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;

Hath {G2980} in {G1909} these {G5130} last {G2078} days {G2250} spoken {G2980} unto us {G2254} by {G1722} his Son {G5207}, whom {G3739} he hath appointed {G5087} heir {G2818} of all things {G3956}, by {G1223} whom {G3739} also {G2532} he made {G4160} the worlds {G165};

But now, in the acharit-hayamim, he has spoken to us through his Son, to whom he has given ownership of everything and through whom he created the universe.

But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

hath at the end of these days spoken unto us in his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds;

Commentary

Context

Hebrews 1:2 serves as a foundational statement in the Epistle to the Hebrews, immediately following the opening verse that establishes God's varied and progressive revelation. While Hebrews 1:1 speaks of God speaking "at sundry times and in divers manners" through prophets in the past, verse 2 highlights a pivotal shift: God's ultimate and final word is now delivered through His Son. This sets the stage for the book's central argument concerning the supremacy and superiority of Jesus Christ over all prior dispensations, angels, Moses, and the Levitical priesthood.

Key Themes

  • The Supremacy of Christ's Revelation: The phrase "in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son" underscores that God's revelation through Jesus is the climactic and definitive word. It signifies the dawn of the Messianic era, where God's ultimate plan of salvation is unveiled through His unique Son.
  • Christ's Universal Dominion: Being "appointed heir of all things" speaks to Jesus' ultimate authority and rightful ownership over all creation. This appointment is not merely a future promise but a present reality reflecting His divine nature and ultimate reign. This theme is further explored in passages like Ephesians 1:22, where Christ is made head over all things.
  • Christ as Creator: The declaration "by whom also he made the worlds" asserts Jesus' pre-existence and active role in the creation of the universe. This attributes divine power and agency to the Son, aligning with other New Testament texts that present Christ as the co-Creator with the Father (e.g., John 1:3, Colossians 1:16). The Greek word for "worlds," aionas (αἰῶνας), can refer not just to physical space but to ages or the ordered cosmos, implying Christ's role in establishing both time and creation.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "in these last days" (Greek: ep' eschatou tōn hēmerōn toutōn) emphasizes the culmination of God's redemptive history. It marks the shift from the old covenant era to the new covenant, inaugurated by Christ. The word "worlds" (Greek: aionas) is significant; it can mean "ages" or "eons," suggesting that Christ is not only the agent of physical creation but also the One through whom all periods of time and the entire cosmic order were established.

Practical Application

Hebrews 1:2 has profound implications for believers today. It assures us that God has spoken clearly and fully in Jesus Christ, eliminating any need for further revelation of the same magnitude. This verse calls us to:

  • Listen Attentively: Since God has spoken definitively through His Son, we are called to give Him our utmost attention and obedience.
  • Acknowledge Christ's Supremacy: Recognizing Jesus as the "heir of all things" and the Creator means that He holds ultimate authority over every aspect of our lives and the universe. Our worship and submission should reflect this truth.
  • Trust in Christ's Work: Because He is the Creator and the ultimate revelation of God, His work of salvation is entirely sufficient and trustworthy.
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Cross-References

  • 1 Corinthians 8:6 (29 votes)

    But 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 1:3 (29 votes)

    All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

  • Colossians 1:16 (26 votes)

    For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

  • Colossians 1:18 (26 votes)

    And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all [things] he might have the preeminence.

  • John 1:14 (25 votes)

    And 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.

  • 1 Peter 1:20 (22 votes)

    Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

  • Matthew 28:18 (21 votes)

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.