Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Hebrews 1:8
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Hebrews1:8
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).
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