へブル人への手紙 3:3-4 JCB

Christ greater than Moses It was a delicate thing to utter such a thought even to many of the Jews who had embraced Christianity, for the whole Hebrew nation guarded with intense jealousy the name and fame of Moses. But the writer acknowledges to the full the lofty dignity and splendid services of the ancient lawgiver, and then proceeds to show that Jesus Christ has been counted worthy of still greater honor. I. CHRIST 'S SIMILARITY TO MOSES . ( Hebrews 3:2 ) The very fact... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 3:3

For of more glory than Moses hath this man (so A.V., for οὕτος , supplying "man," though it is to be observed that the humanity of the person spoken of is not expressed in the original) been counted worthy ( ἠξίωται : cf. Luke 7:7 ; 1 Timothy 5:17 ; Hebrews 10:24 ; 2 Thessalonians 1:11 ), by so much as more honor than the house hath he that built (or, established ) it . Here the account of Christ's superiority to Moses begins. On the several expressions used... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 3:4

For every house is builded (or, established ) by some one; but he that built (or, established ) all things is God . Of the second clause of this verse "God" is rightly taken by modern commentators as the subject, not the predicate, though the Fathers generally take it otherwise. Thus Theodoret, regarding as a ὁ πάντα κατασκευάσας designation of Christ, views this clause as an assertion of his Deity on the ground of his being the Founder of all things. But this view... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:3

For this man - The Lord Jesus. The word “man” is understood, but there can be no doubt that he is referred to.Was counted more worthy - Was more worthy; or is more worthy. The word used here does not refer to anything that had been said of him, or to any estimate which had been made of him. It means simply that he was worthy of more honor than Moses. how he was so, Paul proceeds to show.Of more glory - - δόξης doxē̄s. Honor, dignity, regard. He really had a higher rank, and was worthy of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:4

For every house is builded by some man - The words in this verse are plain, and the sentiment in it clear. The only difficulty is in seeing the connection, and in understanding how it is intended to bear on what precedes, or on what follows. It is clear that every house must have a builder, and equally clear that God is the Creator of all things. But what is the meaning of this passage in this connection? What is its bearing on the argument? If the verse was entirely omitted, and the fifth... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 3:3-4

Hebrews 3:3-4. For, &c. The apostle proceeds in this verse, and the three following, with his design of evidencing the excellence of Christ above Moses, as he had done before in reference to angels, and all other revealers of the will of God to the church; the word for denoting the connection of this paragraph with Hebrews 3:1: “Consider him,” says he; for he is worthy of more glory than Moses. The church being called the house of God, and that by God himself, the apostle takes... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 3:1-6

3:1-5:10 GOD’S TRUE PEOPLEChrist greater than Moses (3:1-6)Moses was God’s special ‘apostle’ to Israel, the chosen representative he sent to his people. Aaron was God’s appointed high priest, the person who approached God on the people’s behalf. Christ is greater than both (3:1). Christ was faithful in his work as Moses was in his. But Christ is far superior. Moses was but a servant in the house of God (i.e. the people of God), whereas Christ built the house and is head over it. That house... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 3:3

this Man = He. counted worthy . Greek. axioo. See Acts 15:38 . glory . Seep. 1511. than . Greek. para . See Hebrews 1:4 . four in Gospels ("prepare"). See Matthew 11:10 ; &c. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 3:4

some man = some one. Greek. tis . App-123 . God . App-98 . read more

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