Hebrews 1:8
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Cross-reference
In Hebrews 1:2, the Son is appointed heir of all things — directly reinforcing the eternal throne declared in verse 8.
In Hebrews 5:8, the Son learned obedience through suffering — a stark contrast to the exalted, enthroned Son in verse 8.
Jeremiah 23:5 prophesies a righteous Branch from David who will reign justly – directly fulfilled in the Son's eternal throne in Hebrews 1:8.
John 10:33 shows the accusation that Jesus claimed to be God — exactly the identity Hebrews 1:8 affirms, highlighting the controversy over his deity.
John 10:30 declares Jesus' unity with the Father, echoing the divine identity affirmed when Hebrews 1:8 calls the Son 'God'.
In John 20:28, Thomas calls Jesus 'my God' — directly affirming the same divine title given to the Son in Hebrews 1:8.
Romans 9:5 calls Christ 'God over all,' mirroring the declaration in Hebrews 1:8 that the Son is called God.
1 Corinthians 15:25 specifies that Christ must reign until all enemies are under His feet—expanding the scope of the eternal reign mentioned here.
In Matthew 1:23, Jesus is called Immanuel ('God with us') — directly confirming the Son's deity proclaimed in Hebrews 1:8.
Zechariah 9:9 prophesies a righteous king coming humbly – the same king whose eternal throne is declared in Hebrews 1:8.
Titus 2:13 calls Jesus 'our great God and Savior,' directly paralleling the divine title given to the Son in Hebrews 1:8.
In Jeremiah 23:6, the righteous Branch is called 'The LORD is our righteousness' — identifying the Messiah as Yahweh, matching the deity of the Son in Hebrews 1:8.
In Isaiah 9:7, his government and peace have no end, establishing justice forever — directly echoes the eternal throne and scepter of justice in Hebrews 1:8.
In Isaiah 9:6, the child born is called 'Mighty God' and 'Prince of Peace' — supporting the Son's deity and eternal rule in Hebrews 1:8.
2 Peter 1:11 promises entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ—reinforcing the eternal kingdom and throne ascribed to the Son.
Psalm 145:13 declares God's kingdom everlasting and dominion eternal—directly echoing the eternal throne and righteous scepter attributed to the Son here.
1 John 5:20 calls Jesus 'the true God' — a direct parallel to the Son being addressed as God in Hebrews 1:8.
Psalm 72:11-14 describes all nations serving the king and his deliverance of the needy—reflecting the universal, righteous rule of the Son's eternal throne.
Psalm 72:1-4 prays for the king's son to judge with righteousness and bring justice to the poor—mirroring the scepter of righteousness in the Son's eternal reign.
Psalm 45:7 continues the same psalm, describing the Son's anointing—cited immediately after in Hebrews 1:9.
Psalm 45:6 is the exact verse quoted in Hebrews 1:8, affirming the Son's eternal divine throne.
In Revelation 11:15, Christ's eternal reign is proclaimed — directly echoing the 'forever and ever' of Hebrews 1:8.
Philippians 2:6 affirms Christ's nature as God, consistent with the Son being called God in this verse.
Numbers 24:17 prophesies a scepter rising from Israel – the same scepter of justice that belongs to the Son in Hebrews 1:8.
John 1:1 declares the Word is God, directly supporting the Son being addressed as God in this verse.
Luke 1:33 foretells Jesus' eternal reign over Jacob's descendants, matching the everlasting throne proclaimed in this verse.
Matthew 25:31 depicts the Son of Man on his glorious throne, parallel to the eternal throne of the Son declared here.
Daniel 4:3 declares God's eternal dominion — directly aligns with the Son's forever throne in Hebrews 1:8.
Lamentations 5:19 affirms God's everlasting throne — a direct parallel to 'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever' in Hebrews 1:8.
Jeremiah 33:15 directly prophesies the Davidic Messiah's righteous reign — a clear precursor to the Son's eternal throne.
Psalm 97:2 grounds God's throne in righteousness — mirroring the scepter of righteousness in Hebrews 1:8.
2 Samuel 7:16 promises David an eternal throne – fulfilled in the Son whose throne is forever in Hebrews 1:8.
Titus 2:14 describes Christ's self-giving for redemption — the same Son who is called God in Hebrews 1:8, linking his deity to his saving work.
Isaiah 32:1 promises a king reigning in righteousness, paralleling the Son's righteous eternal throne in Hebrews 1:8.
Proverbs 29:14 links righteous judgment to an eternal throne — reinforcing the theme of the Son's righteous eternal rule.