In Hebrews 1:8-9, continuing his dialogue regarding the Son of God, the Hebrew writer states, "But of the Son He says, "Thy throne, O God is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions."
The writer is inspired to assert the same truth spoken of by the Lord Jesus Himself when He proclaimed that those who had seen Him had seen the Father also; that He and the Father were one. In reference to the Son, the Apostle John declared , "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God". The throne of God which is forever and ever is the throne belonging to the Son; He is God.
Webster's defines scepter as "a staff or baton borne by a sovereign as an emblem of authority". Throughout human history, many who have claimed the role of sovereign have possessed scepters that were fashioned from various materials and in different designs. In the case before us, it is righteousness being borne by the Son of God, "He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords". His righteous scepter is not simply an emblem but a reality of His authority.
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