Hebrews 3:3

Translations

Modern

For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

Traditional

For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

Literal

For this One has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by as much as the one having built it has more honor than the house itself.

Latin

Amplioris enim gloriæ iste præ Moyse dignus est habitus, quanto ampliorem honorem habet domus, qui fabricavit illam.

Original

Greek

English

For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

Notes

Hebrews 3:3–6

Jesus deserves more glory for two reasons:

A person who builds a house deserves more praise than the house itself. The Messiah is the one who builds God’s house (see 2 Samuel 7:13). This implies that Moses is part of the house (God’s people) that God has built.
While Moses was a servant in God’s house, Christ, as the Son, is the heir in charge of God’s entire house. Sons have a higher status than household servants.

Hebrews 3:1–6

The author compares Jesus to Moses, presenting Jesus as the ultimate example of faithfulness. Moses was a highly honored leader in Judaism. His respected status is used to show that Jesus is even greater than Moses.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses The Superiority of the Son

Related verses

1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
Zechariah 6:12–13
And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD.
1 Peter 2:5–7
…you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.
Hebrews 3:6
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
Hebrews 1:2–4
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.
Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.
Matthew 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Zechariah 4:9
“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Land Messiah

Topics

Architecture: General Scriptures Concerning Church: Christ, Head of Obedience: Moses Types of the Saviour: Moses

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