Hebrews 1:10

Letters to the Faithful - Hebrews 1:10

Berean Standard Bible

And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

King James Bible

And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

Greek Text:

Καί, Σὺ κατ’ ἀρχάς, Κύριε, τὴν γῆν ἐθεμελίωσας, καὶ ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν σού εἰσιν οἱ οὐρανοί·

Transliteration:

Kai, Sy kat’ archás, Kyrie, tēn gēn ethemeliosas, kai erga tōn cheirōn sou eisin hoi ouranoi.

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And:

This conjunction connects the statement to the preceding verses, emphasizing the continuity of thought. The author of Hebrews is building on the argument of Christ's superiority over angels, using Old Testament quotations to affirm His divine nature and eternal existence.

“In the beginning,

This phrase echoes Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," and John 1:1, "In the beginning was the Word." It establishes the pre-existence of Christ, affirming His role in creation and His eternal nature. It underscores the timelessness of Christ, who exists before all creation.

O Lord,

The use of "Lord" here is significant, as it attributes divine authority and sovereignty to Christ. In the Old Testament, "Lord" (Yahweh) is the covenant name of God, indicating that the author of Hebrews is identifying Jesus with the God of Israel, affirming His deity.

You laid the foundations of the earth,

This phrase highlights Christ's active role in creation, as seen in Colossians 1:16, "For by Him all things were created." The imagery of laying foundations suggests stability and permanence, pointing to Christ's power and wisdom in establishing the world.

and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

The heavens, often representing the entire universe, are described as crafted by Christ. This imagery of craftsmanship emphasizes His skill and intentionality in creation. Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God," connects to this, showing that creation reflects the glory and majesty of Christ.

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Grace and peace be unto you, beloved brothers and sisters, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I write to you today concerning the majesty and sovereignty of our great God, whose power established the foundations of the earth and whose hands fashioned the heavens. From the beginning, He spoke, and the world came into being. By His wisdom, He laid its foundations, and by His strength, He sustains all things. The mountains rise at His command, the seas are held within their boundaries, and the stars are set in their courses by His decree. He is before all things, above all things, and through all things His glory is revealed.

Consider the greatness of the One who formed the heavens and stretched them out like a canopy. No work of human hands can compare, no wisdom of men can measure His understanding, no power can challenge His dominion. He alone is God, unshaken, eternal, reigning with righteousness and justice. Before the foundations of the earth were set, He was. Before time itself began, He was. He has no beginning and He shall have no end, for He is everlasting, His throne is established forever, and His rule shall never fail.

The works of men will fade, their kingdoms shall crumble, their wealth shall vanish, and their wisdom shall be forgotten. But the Lord endures, and His word stands unbroken. The earth itself shall pass away, and the heavens shall be rolled up like a garment, but He remains, and His years shall never end. He is faithful, He is true, He is the rock upon which all who trust in Him shall stand firm. Let not your hearts be troubled by the instability of this world, for it is but a shadow, a passing moment in the light of eternity. The Lord reigns, and in Him alone is the assurance that shall never be moved.

Lift your eyes unto Him, the Creator of all things, the Sustainer of life, the One who holds the universe in His hands. Do not place your trust in the things that perish, nor set your hope upon the foundations of men, but anchor your soul in the One who is steadfast, whose truth shall never waver. He alone is worthy of worship, He alone is deserving of praise, He alone shall reign when all else fades. Let your hearts be filled with awe, let your voices rise in exaltation, let your lives reflect the glory of the One who reigns forever.

May His name be magnified, may His kingdom be proclaimed, may His glory be revealed in all the earth. Let every heart bow before Him, let every tongue declare His majesty, let every soul find its rest in the assurance of His power and love. He is the foundation upon which all things are built, the rock that shall never be shaken, the Lord of all creation. To Him be glory, now and forever. Amen.

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O Lord, Most High, Creator and Sustainer of all things, we come before You in awe and reverence, lifting our voices in thanksgiving and praise. From the beginning, You have spoken, and the heavens have declared Your majesty. You have laid the foundation of the earth, You have stretched out the skies by the work of Your hands, and in Your wisdom, You have established all things. There is none like You, O God, for You alone reign over creation, You alone command the seas, You alone uphold the stars in their appointed courses.

We stand in the presence of the One who was before time began, who shall remain when the heavens are rolled up like a garment, whose years shall never end. The works of men shall fade, their kingdoms shall fall, their strength shall falter, but You, O Lord, endure forever. You are unchanging, steadfast, and true, the foundation upon which all that is good and right is built. You do not waver, You do not grow weary, and Your rule shall never cease.

O Lord, we marvel at Your power, at the grandeur of Your creation, at the beauty of Your handiwork. The mountains bow before You, the seas are stilled by Your word, the skies proclaim Your glory. Who among men can measure Your wisdom? Who can grasp the depths of Your understanding? The mightiest rulers are as dust before You, the strongest nations as fleeting shadows in the light of Your eternal throne.

We praise You for Your greatness, we rejoice in Your dominion, and we rest in the assurance that You reign with justice and righteousness. Though the earth may tremble, though the nations may rage, though the works of this world may pass away, You remain, and Your word stands forever. Let our hearts be anchored in this truth, let our souls be strengthened by this certainty, let our lives be a testimony to Your unwavering presence.

O Lord, teach us to trust in You, to build our hopes upon Your promises, to rest in the knowledge that You uphold all things by the power of Your word. Let us not seek refuge in that which perishes, nor place our confidence in the wisdom of men, but let us set our eyes upon You, the Rock that shall never be moved. When trials come, let us stand firm. When the earth shakes, let us not be afraid. When all around us falters, let us lift our voices and declare that You are God, and Your reign is everlasting.

May Your name be exalted above the heavens, may Your glory be declared throughout the earth, may Your righteousness be known among all peoples. You are the beginning and the end, the foundation of all things, the Sovereign over all creation. We worship You, we bow before You, we surrender all to You. In Your presence, there is life. In Your word, there is truth. In Your reign, there is peace. We bless Your holy name, now and forever. Amen.