Hebrews 1:13

The seventh and last quotation in this series is from Psalms 110:1. Angels stand and serve, but the Son sits and rules (cf. Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 12:2; Matthew 22:43-44; Matthew 26:64; Mark 16:19; Acts 2:33-34; Romans 8:34; Colossians 3:1; 1 Peter 3:22). The vindication predicted here will take place when Jesus Christ returns at His second advent and at the various judgments of God’s enemies that will follow that return (cf. Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:11-15; et al.). Jesus Christ’s present rule on His Father’s throne over the church is not the same as His rule on David’s throne over David’s earthly kingdom (cf. Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 12:2). [Note: See Rogers, pp. 81-82.] Eventually every knee shall bow to Him (Philippians 2:10-11).

One writer identified a chiasm in the quotations in Hebrews 1:3-13.

"A The Son’s status as royal King (Psalms 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14) (Hebrews 1:5)

B The Son’s status as Divine Wisdom (Deuteronomy 32:43: Psalms 104:4) (Hebrews 1:6-7)

C The Son’s status as royal King and Divine Wisdom (Psalms 45:6-7) (Hebrews 1:8-9)

B’ The Son’s status as Divine Wisdom (Psalms 102:26-28) (Hebrews 1:10-12)

A’ The Son’s status as royal King (Psalms 110:1) (Hebrews 1:13)" [Note: Herbert W. Bateman, IV, "Two First-Century Messianic Uses of the OT: Hebrews 1:5-13 and 4QFlor 1.1-19," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 38:1 (March 1995):26.]