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Hebrews 3

Hebrews 3:6

Jesus Our Apostle and High Priest · Hebrews 3:1–6
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Literal
…but Christ as the Son over His house, whose house we are, if we should hold our confidence and the boast of our hope.
Latin
Christus vero tamquam filius in domo sua: quæ domus sumus nos, si fiduciam, et gloriam spei usque ad finem, firmam retineamus.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Hebrews 3:6

We belong to God's house if we act courageously. The author could not fully assure those who were drifting away from Christ and the church. Those who continue in faith can be sure they are part of God's house (see Hebrews 3:14; Romans 8:9, 17; 11:22; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Colossians 1:22–23).

Hebrews 3:3–6

Jesus deserves more glory for two reasons:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christ Hebrews, Letter to the House of God Land Messiah Moses Son of God

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Church: Christ, Head of Church: House of Christ Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: Saints: should Hold Fast Houses of the Church Mountains: Called: Perpetual Hills Perseverance: An Evidence of Belonging to Christ Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Perseverance: To be Manifested in Holding Fast Hope Righteous: Described Spiritual Leadership Steadfastness: should be Manifested in Holding Fast the Confidence and Rejoicing of the Hope Titles and Names of the Church: House of Christ Types of the Saviour: Moses