Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

HEBREWS 1:2KJV
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Hebrews 1:2 (KJV)

What does Hebrews 1:2 mean?

Hebrews 1:2 says that, in these last days, God has spoken to people through his Son, whom he has chosen to inherit everything and through whom he created the worlds. This verse highlights a shift: God’s message now comes directly through Jesus, not just through prophets or other messengers.

The writer of Hebrews is addressing Jewish Christians, explaining that while God spoke in many ways in the past, now the fullest and final message comes through Jesus. The verse sets up Jesus as central to God’s plan—he is both the heir of all things and the one through whom everything was made, showing his unique authority and role.

The Greek behind Hebrews 1:2

  • "last" (ἐσχάτου, eschatou): This word is often understood as "final" or "ultimate," emphasizing that the time of Jesus is the climax of God’s communication, not just another phase.
  • "Son" (υἱός, huios): The Greek does not use a definite article here, which can stress the quality or character of Jesus as Son, not just his title. It points to a unique relationship, not just a role.
  • "worlds" (αἰῶνας, aiōnas): This word can mean "ages" or "worlds," suggesting both the physical universe and the unfolding of history. It shows that Jesus is involved in both creation and the direction of time itself.

Why Hebrews 1:2 matters

  • Hebrews 1:2 clarifies that Jesus is not just another prophet or teacher; he is the ultimate messenger and the one through whom God’s purposes are fulfilled.
  • The verse connects Jesus to both creation and inheritance, showing his authority over all things and his central place in God’s plan.
  • This sets the tone for the rest of Hebrews, which will keep returning to the idea that Jesus is greater than any previous messenger or system.

Where else these words appear

“heir” Greek G2818 · used in 14 verses

  • Matthew 21:38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
  • Romans 4:14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
  • Galatians 4:7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

“last” Greek G2078 · used in 49 verses

  • Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
  • Luke 14:10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

“these” Greek G5130 · used in 68 verses

  • Matthew 3:9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
  • Luke 24:14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
  • Acts 25:20 And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

“appointed” Greek G5087 · used in 94 verses

  • Matthew 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
  • John 10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
  • Acts 13:29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.