Hebrews 3:3

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.

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But Yeshua deserves more honor than Moshe, just as the builder of the house deserves more honor than the house.

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.

For he hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by so much as he that built the house hath more honor than the house.

Hebrews 3:3 contrasts the glory and honor of Jesus with that of Moses, establishing Christ's unparalleled superiority. The verse uses a clear analogy: the one who builds a house holds greater honor than the house itself.

Context

This verse is part of a significant section in the Epistle to the Hebrews (chapters 3-4) that carefully argues for the supremacy of Jesus Christ over Moses. Moses was highly revered by the Jewish people as the great lawgiver and deliverer, chosen by God to lead Israel out of Egypt and mediate the Old Covenant. The author of Hebrews acknowledges Moses' faithfulness as a servant (Hebrews 3:2), but then elevates Jesus, positioning Him as the Son who built the very "house" (God's people, the spiritual temple) in which Moses served. This comparison is crucial for the author's argument that the New Covenant, established by Christ, is superior to the Old Covenant.

Key Themes

  • Christ's Superiority: The primary message is that Jesus is far greater than Moses. Moses was a servant in God's house, but Jesus is the Son who built the house, highlighting His divine nature and supreme authority.
  • Creator vs. Creation: The analogy emphasizes Jesus' role as the Creator and sustainer of all things. Moses, though great, was part of God's creation and served within God's established order. Jesus, as the "builder," is above all creation, echoing themes found in Colossians 1:16 and John 1:3.
  • Divine Sonship and Glory: Jesus is counted worthy of "more glory" because of His unique relationship with God as the Son. His inherent glory surpasses that of any created being, including Moses, who received reflected glory from God.

Linguistic Insights

The term "builded" (Greek: kataskeuazo) signifies more than just physical construction; it implies preparing, furnishing, and establishing. This highlights Jesus' active role not only in creating the universe but also in establishing God's spiritual "house" – His people. The "house" (Greek: oikos) here refers metaphorically to the household of God, which includes all believers, both Old and New Covenant saints, but particularly points to the new community of faith under Christ, as seen in 1 Peter 2:5, where believers are called a "spiritual house."

Practical Application

Understanding Jesus' unparalleled glory and authority over Moses has profound implications for believers today. It calls us to:

  • Place Our Full Trust in Christ: If Jesus is the builder and head of God's house, our ultimate allegiance and faith should be in Him alone, not in human leaders or systems.
  • Recognize His Ultimate Authority: Every aspect of our faith and life should be submitted to the one who is worthy of more glory than any other. This reinforces the call to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
  • Live as Part of God's House: As members of the "house" that Christ built, we are called to live in a manner worthy of His glory, participating in His divine purposes and reflecting His character to the world.
This verse serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus' supreme position as both Creator and Lord, urging us to consider Him above all others.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:9

    For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, [ye are] God's building.

  • Zechariah 6:12

    And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name [is] The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:

  • Zechariah 6:13

    Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

  • 1 Peter 2:5

    Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Peter 2:7

    Unto you therefore which believe [he is] precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

  • Hebrews 2:9

    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

  • Hebrews 1:2

    Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

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