Hebrews 1:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

And when God brings his firstborn son into the world, he tells all the angels, 'Worship him.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the angels bow down to Jesus — that's the level of respect we're talking about.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The anonymous author addressed a community of Jewish Christians, likely around the late first century CE. The letter aimed to prevent them from reverting to Judaism due to persecution and

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And there you shall bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, the special gifts you present, your vowed offerings, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your cattle and sheep.

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