Hebrews 1:8

Fifth quotation, Psalms 45:7; Psalms 45:8. A nuptial ode addressed to an Israelitish king. The general sense is that the Messiah's kingdom is eternal and righteously administered.

Thy throne, O God [ο θ ρ ο ν ο ς σ ο υ ο θ ε ο ς]. I retain the vocative, although the translation of the Hebrew is doubtful. The following renderings have been proposed : "thy throne (which is a throne) of God" : "thy throne is (a throne) of God" : "God is thy throne." Some suspect that the Hebrew text is defective.

Forever and ever [ε ι ς τ ο ν α ι ω ν α τ ο υ α ι ω ν ο ς]. Lit. unto the aeon of the aeon. 170 See additional note on 2 Thessalonians 1:9.

A sceptre of righteousness [η ρ α β δ ο ς τ η ς ε υ θ υ τ η τ ο ς]. Rend. the sceptre. The phrase N. T. o. o LXX jEuquthv, lit. straightness, N. T. o. It occurs in LXX