Why in Hebrews 12 2 does Jesus sit at the RIGHT hand of God?

Answer 1

A:The Book of Hebrews is relatively primitive theology. It sees heaven as a physical place, which we can no longer do, and sees God as sitting on a throne in heaven. The book was written centuries before the notion of the Holy Trinity, so there is no concept of Jesus and God the Father as one. As son of God, Jesus would sit on the right hand side of the throne, as sons of kings sat on the right hand of their father's thrones.

Acts of the Apostles, written some half a century later, retains the same image, with Stephen looking up to see the heavens open and Jesus standing on the right hand of God (Acts 7:55).

A:It is best to explain scripture with scripture, comparing spiritual things with spiritual - 1Corinthians 2:12

But he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; henceforth expecting till his enemies be made the footstool of his feet. Hebrew 10:12,13

From this passage it is made clear that what it means is that Jesus' work of redemption is completed, being done perfectly done once and for all, but His reign has not begun yet, the time when He will get busy again at His second coming. Isaiah 63:3-4

Additional Comment:

To sit at the 'right hand' indicates a place of authority, honor and dignity. It also indicates 'rulership' as all things will be placed unto Him by the Father - exactly what Paul was conveying to the reader. Jesus is God as the Father is God and even He said they are One:

John 10:30New International Version (NIV)

30 I and the Father are one."

Answer 2

The right hand is traditionally seen as a position of honor and authority in many cultures, including ancient Hebrew culture. By stating that Jesus sits at the right hand of God, it conveys the idea that Jesus shares in God's authority and power as the exalted Son of God.