Hebrews 1:10

“And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands.”

This verse is part of the introductory portion of the book of Hebrews, where the author establishes the superiority of Jesus Christ over angels. In verses 1-4, the author emphasizes that God has spoken to humanity through His Son, who is the heir of all things and the creator of the world. Then, in verse 5, the author quotes several Old Testament verses to demonstrate Jesus’ exalted position and the relationship between the Father and the Son.

Hebrews 1:10 is a quotation from the Old Testament, specifically from Psalm 102:25-27. In the original Psalm, the verses refer to God as the creator and sustainer of the universe. However, in Hebrews, the author applies these verses to Jesus Christ, emphasising His divine nature and role as the agent of creation.

The phrase “Thou, Lord” in Hebrews 1:10 is a direct address to Jesus, acknowledging Him as Lord and equating Him with the God of the Old Testament. This declaration of Jesus’ deity is significant in the context of the book of Hebrews, where the author seeks to establish Jesus’ superiority and authority.

The verse affirms that Jesus, as the preexistent Son of God, was present at the very beginning when the foundation of the earth was laid. It reinforces the belief that Jesus is not a mere created being but is Himself the creator of all things. The phrase “the heavens are the works of thine hands” further emphasises Jesus’ role as the divine craftsman behind the creation of the entire universe.

By quoting this passage from Psalm 102, the author of Hebrews underscores Jesus’ authority and divine power. This verse highlights the continuity between the Old Testament understanding of God as the creator and the revelation of Jesus as the fulfilment and embodiment of that creative power.