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Hebrews 1

¹In old times God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets in many portions and in different ways. ²In these last days, however, he has spoken to us through a Son, one whom he has made heir of everything, and through whom also he created the universe. ³This Son is the brightness of his glory and the exact representation of his real essence. He sustains everything by his powerful word. He performed a cleansing from sins and sat down at the right hand of majesty in the {spiritual/heavenly} heights. ⁴Thus he became as much greater than the angels as the fame {reputation} he has inherited is of a more outstanding nature than theirs. ⁵For to which of the angels did God ever say: "You are my son, today I have given birth to you" [Psalm 2:7] or again, "I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to me"? [2 Samuel 7:14] ⁶But again when he brought the firstborn into the world, he said: "And let all the angels of God worship him." [Deuteronomy 32:43 LXX; Psalm 97:7]"

⁷Rather he says concerning the angels:

"He who makes his angels spirits {winds}
and his servants flames of fire." [Psalm 104:4 LXX] ⁸
But concerning the Son he says:

"Your throne, God, is eternal,
and the Scepter of your kingdom is a righteous one.
⁹You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness,
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you;
With {olive} oil of rejoicing amongst your companions." [Psalm 45:6-7] ¹⁰And:

"At the beginning you founded the earth;
The heavens are the work of your hands.
" ¹¹They will pass away, but you remain.
They all become old like a piece of clothing,
¹²and as a canvas you roll them up ¹³To which of the angels has he ever said:

"Sit at my right hand,
Until I set your enemies as a footstool for your feet"? [Psalm 110:1] ¹⁴Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out for the sake of those who are about to inherit salvation?

Average revision: 4 (Draft # 2 by individual translator)