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Hebrews 1:14

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Hebrews 1:14

Verse 14 of 14

Scripture focus

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Hebrews 1:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 1:14

Theological / Devotional

Ministering. Gr. leitourgikos, “rendering [public] service.” Leitourgikos is related to leitourgos, the plural of which is translated “ministers” in v. 7. For the verb leitourged see on Acts 13:2.

To minister. Gr. eis diakonian, “for service.” For diakonia see on Rom. 12:7.

While discussing the supremacy of Christ over the angels, it is not the intention of the author to speak slightingly of these messengers of God. They hold high office (see on v. 7). The Jews highly regarded the angels; hence the argument in this chapter is an impressive one.

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