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God, having spoken to the fathers long ago in [the voices and writings of] the prophets in many separate revelations [each of which set forth a portion of the truth], and in many ways,
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has in these last days spoken [with finality] to us in [the person of One who is by His character and nature] His Son [namely Jesus], whom He appointed heir and lawful owner of all things, through whom also He created the universe [that is, the universe as a space-time-matter continuum].
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The Son is the radiance and only expression of the glory of [our awesome] God [reflecting God's [1]Shekinah glory, the Light-being, the brilliant light of the divine], and the exact representation and perfect imprint of His [Father's] essence, and upholding and maintaining and propelling all things [the entire physical and spiritual universe] by His powerful word [carrying the universe along to its predetermined goal]. When He [Himself and no other] had [by offering Himself on the cross as a sacrifice for sin] accomplished purification from sins and established our freedom from guilt, He sat down [revealing His completed work] at the right hand of the Majesty on high [revealing His Divine authority],
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having become as much superior to angels, since He has inherited a more excellent and glorious [2]name than they [that is, Son—the name above all names].
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For to which of the angels did the Father ever say,
"You are My Son, Today I have begotten (fathered) You [established You as a Son, with kingly dignity]"? And again [did He ever say to the angels],
"I shall be a Father to Him And He shall be a Son to Me"?
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[3]And when He again brings the firstborn [highest-ranking Son] into the world, He says,
"And all the angels of God are to worship Him."
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And concerning the angels He says,
"Who makes His angels winds, And His ministering servants flames of fire [to do His bidding]."
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But about the Son [the Father says to Him],
"Your throne, [4]O God, is forever and ever, And the [5]scepter of [absolute] righteousness is the scepter of [6]His kingdom.
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"You have loved righteousness [integrity, virtue, uprightness in purpose] and have hated lawlessness [injustice, sin]. Therefore God, Your God, Has anointed You With the oil of gladness above Your companions."
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And,
"[7]You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, And the heavens are the works of Your hands;
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They will perish, but You remain [forever and ever]; And they will all wear out like a garment,
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And like a robe You will roll them up; Like a garment they will be changed. But [8]You are the same [forever], And Your years will never end."
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But to which of the angels has the Father ever said,
"Sit at My right hand [together with me in royal dignity], Until I make your enemies A footstool for your feet [in triumphant conquest]"?
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Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!]