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NASB | Hebrews 1:5 ¶ For to which of the angels did He ever say, "YOU ARE MY SON, TODAY I HAVE BEGOTTEN YOU"? And again, "I WILL BE A FATHER TO HIM AND HE SHALL BE A SON TO ME"? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 1:5 ¶ 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"? [2 Sam 7:14; Ps 2:7] |
Bible Question:
Hello to all, My question today is on HEB 1:5. Does the word begotten have different meanings in scripture? I know in John 3:16 it means one and only, or unique, but does it mean the same thing for HEB 1:5? The amplified did help me understand a little, but I'm still confused.. Thanks to all. God Bless |
Bible Answer: I think you have to look at verse 6 (NASB) "And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says, 'AND LET ALL THE ANGELS OF GOD WORSHIP HIM.'" Also verse 8 (NASB) "But of the Son He says, "YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE RIGHTEOUS SCEPTER IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM." With these verses taken together in context, it is my opinion that the writer of Hebrews was trying to point out that Jesus was God, (cf. verse 8), and therefore part of the trinity, ie. the only born Son of God the Father. I think “begotten” here has the standard meaning of Born. like John 3:16 (NASB) "...He gave His only begotten [born] Son..." Sorry, I am not sure on how to post Greek here, so I will post the Strong’s. It is strongs# G1080 used in Hebrews 1:5, which was translated as "begotten". It seems to most often refer to being born. (Cf. John 3:3, John 3:5, John 3:8, Luke 1:35, John 3:4 1 John 4:7, John 3:6, etc...) In regard to Hebrews 1:5, although most translations say "begotten", the HCSB says "...today I have become Your Father..." Which again I think points to the same meaning, Jesus is God the son, the only born son of God the Father. So in my opinion it is pointing to Jesus' "official Sonship relation, with kingly dignity" as you had suggested. In Christ, Seth Knorr www.SmartBibleSearch.com |