Heb 1:8 | JFB | STEP | 8. O God-- the Greek has the article to mark emphasis ( , ). for ever ... righteousness-- Everlasting duration and righteousness go together ( ; ). a sceptre of righteousness-- literally, "a rod of rectitude," or "straightforwardness." The oldest manuscripts prefix "and" (compare ).

‏ Hebrews 1:8

8. O God--the Greek has the article to mark emphasis (Psa 45:6, 7).

for ever ... righteousness--Everlasting duration and righteousness go together (Psa 45:2; 89:14).

a sceptre of righteousness--literally, "a rod of rectitude," or "straightforwardness." The oldest manuscripts prefix "and" (compare Es 4:11).