Hebrews 1

1 On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.

1 Zamani Mungu alisema na baba zetu kwa njia ya manabii mara nyingi na kwa njia mbalimbali,

2 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

2 lakini katika siku hizi za mwisho anasema nasi kwa njia ya Mwanawe, ambaye amemweka kuwa mrithi wa vitu vyote, na ambaye kupitia kwake aliuumba ulimwengu.

3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

3 Mwana ni mngʼao wa utukufu wa Mungu na mfano halisi wa nafsi yake, akivihifadhi vitu vyote kwa neno lake lenye uweza. Akiisha kufanya utakaso kwa ajili ya dhambi, aliketi mkono wa kuume wa Aliye Mkuu huko mbinguni.

4 So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs.

4 Kwa hiyo alifanyika bora kuliko malaika, kama jina alilorithi lilivyo bora kuliko lao.

5 For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?

5 Kwa maana ni malaika yupi ambaye wakati wowote Mungu alipata kumwambia, “Wewe ni Mwanangu; leo mimi nimekuzaa?” Au tena, “Mimi nitakuwa Baba yake, naye atakuwa Mwanangu?”

6 And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

6 Tena, Mungu amletapo mzaliwa wake wa kwanza ulimwenguni, anasema, “Malaika wote wa Mungu na wamsujudu.”

7 Now about the angels He says: “He makes His angels winds, His servants flames of fire.”

7 Anenapo kuhusu malaika asema, “Huwafanya malaika wake kuwa pepo, watumishi wake kuwa miali ya moto.”

8 But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

8 Lakini kwa habari za Mwana asema, “Kiti chako cha enzi, Ee Mungu, kitadumu milele na milele, nayo haki itakuwa fimbo ya utawala ya ufalme wako.

9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

9 Umependa haki na kuchukia uovu; kwa hiyo Mungu, Mungu wako, amekuweka juu ya wenzako kwa kukupaka mafuta ya furaha.”

10 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

10 Pia asema, “Hapo mwanzo, Ee Bwana, uliweka misingi ya dunia, nazo mbingu ni kazi ya mikono yako.

11 They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment.

11 Hizo zitatoweka, lakini wewe utadumu; zote zitachakaa kama vazi.

12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.”

12 Utazikungʼutakungʼuta kama joho, nazo zitachakaa kama vazi. Lakini wewe hubadiliki, nayo miaka yako haikomi kamwe.”

13 Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

13 Je, ni kwa malaika yupi ambaye Mungu amepata kumwambia wakati wowote, “Keti mkono wangu wa kuume, hadi nitakapowaweka adui zako chini ya miguu yako”?

14 Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

14 Je, malaika wote si roho watumikao, waliotumwa kuwahudumia wale watakaourithi wokovu?