Hebrews 1:5

HEBREWS—NOTE ON Hebrews 1:5 You are my Son. This quotes Psalms 2:7. In that psalm the Messiah is the Anointed One (Psalms 2:2), is king over all (Psalms 2:6), and especially is God’s Son (Psalms 2:7). today I have begotten you. A poetic expression reflecting the unique relationship of the Son to God Almighty (see further Hebrews 1:6); this speaks of entering into a new phase of that Father-Son relationship and does not mean that the Son once did not exist. Similar words of divine sonship are spoken at Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22; compare Matthew 3:17) and his transfiguration (Matthew 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35). he shall be to me a son. This proclamation (2 Samuel 7:14; also 1 Chronicles 17:13) is declared to King David concerning his covenant heir, whom God will designate God’s own “Son.” Solomon failed to follow the law and was not “established forever” (2 Samuel 7:16); hence, the promise can only be fulfilled by the Davidic Messiah.