Hebrews 1:2
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
Original Language Analysis
ἐπ'
in
G1909
ἐπ'
in
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
1 of 19
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμερῶν
days
G2250
ἡμερῶν
days
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
4 of 19
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
τούτων
G3778
τούτων
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
5 of 19
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
υἱῷ
his Son
G5207
υἱῷ
his Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
9 of 19
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
οὗ
whom
G3739
οὗ
whom
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
10 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἔθηκεν
he hath appointed
G5087
ἔθηκεν
he hath appointed
Strong's:
G5087
Word #:
11 of 19
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
κληρονόμον
heir
G2818
κληρονόμον
heir
Strong's:
G2818
Word #:
12 of 19
a sharer by lot, i.e., inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
δι'
by
G1223
δι'
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
14 of 19
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
οὗ
whom
G3739
οὗ
whom
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
15 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
1 Corinthians 8:6But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.John 1:3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.John 1:14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.1 Peter 1:20Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,John 13:3Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;Matthew 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.Isaiah 44:24Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;Matthew 26:63But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.Hebrews 11:3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Historical Context
The concept of 'last days' echoes Joel's prophecy (Joel 2:28-32) and Jewish eschatological expectation. First-century Jews anticipated the Messiah would usher in the final age of God's redemptive plan.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean for your daily life that Christ is the heir of all things?
- How does Christ as Creator shape your understanding of His authority over your circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
The phrase 'in these last days' (Greek 'ep eschatou ton hemeron touton') signals the inauguration of the messianic age. Christ is identified as heir of all things and Creator, establishing both His supremacy over creation and His right to rule. The seven titles given to the Son in verses 2-3 present a comprehensive Christology surpassing any angelic being.