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Hebrews 10:13

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does Hebrews 10:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “henceforth expecting till his enemies be made the footstool of his feet.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

henceforth expecting till his enemies be made the footstool of his feet.
Hebrews 10:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Hebrews 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10By which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11And every priest indeed standeth day by day ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, the which can never take away sins:
12but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
13henceforth expecting till his enemies be made the footstool of his feet.
14For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
15And the Holy Spirit also beareth witness to us; for after he hath said,
16This is the covenant that I will make with them After those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws on their heart, And upon their mind also will I write them; [then saith he,]
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“From henceforth expecting, etc..] According to God's promise and declaration to him, (<19B001>Psalm 110:1). Till his enemies be made his footstool, (See Gill on “<580113>Hebrews 1:13”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“expecting--"waiting." Awaiting the execution of His Father's will, that all His foes should be subjected to Him. The Son waits till the Father shall "send Him forth to triumph over all His foes." He is now sitting at rest (Heb 10:12), invisibly reigning, and having His foes virtually, by right of His death, subject to Him. His present sitting on the unseen throne is a necessary preliminary to His coming forth to subject His foes openly. He shall then come forth to a visibly manifested kingdom and conquest over His foes. Thus He fulfils Psa 110:1. This agrees with Co1 15:23-28. He is, by His Spirit and His providence, now subjecting His foes to Him in part (Psa 110:1-7). The subjection of His…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“From henceforth expecting - Or waiting. He waits there until this shall be accomplished according to the promise made to him that all things shall be subdued under him; see the notes on 1 Corinthians 15:25-27. Till his enemies - There is an allusion here to Psalms 110:1, where it is said, “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” The enemies of the Redeemer are Satan, the wicked of the earth, and all the evil passions of the heart. The idea is, that all things are yet to be made subject to his will - either by a cheerful and cordial submission to his authority, or by being crushed beneath his power. The Redeemer, having performed his…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Psa 110:1. Hebrews 10:14”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Heb 1:13; Psa 110:1; Dan 2:44; Mat 22:44; Mar 12:36; Luk 20:43; Act 2:35; Co1 15:25 Hebrews 10:14”
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