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Hebrews 1:1
God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, has at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.
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Interpretation

Hebrews 1:1 shows a spoken son that takes shape in conflict and celebration—listen for "spoken" and "through". Entrust spoken son by steady, quiet faithfulness—make patience ordinary.

Context

In Hebrews (Epistle/Letter), highlighting spoken son. Within ch. 1, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “spoken” and “through”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Hebrews to Paul (trad.). A common scholarly view of Hebrews: Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. Here the thread of perseverance & witness comes into view. Anonymous authorship and sermonic rhetoric are frequently noted.

More details
Traditional:Paul (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; not Pauline in style; Apollos/Barnabas/Priscilla proposed.
Date:AD 60–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46