Hebrews 3:1-6

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 3:5-6

And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterwards to be spoken; but Christ, as Son over his house. We have already anticipated the explanation of this passage, which, according to the view taken above, is a setting forth of the distinction between Christ and Moses intended from the first; that of one being "Son over," the other but "servant in, " the house of God. The rendering of the A.V., "his own house," in Hebrews 3:6... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 3:6

The Church, God's temple. "But Christ as a Son over his house; whose house are we," etc. Observe— I. THE CHURCH IS THE TEMPLE OF GOD . It is here designated "his house." And St. Paul speaks of "the house of God, which is the Church of the living God." Individual Christians are spoken of as temples of God ( 1 Corinthians 3:16 ). And the whole company of Christians are spoken of as "a holy temple" ( Ephesians 2:20-22 ), and "a spiritual house" ( 1 Peter 2:5 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 3:6

What we are to Christ. To us Christ is related as Apostle and High Priest ( Hebrews 3:1 ). To Christ we are related as the house where he holds the unique position of Son, Heir, Director. I. WE ARE MORE TO CHRIST THAN EVER HIS BRETHREN COULD BE TO MOSES . Moses had great authority, honorable position, but he was never as a son over his own house. Moses at best was the steward, and even he bad checks which reminded him that he was but the first among... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:1

Wherefore - That is, since Christ sustains such a character as has been stated in the previous chapter; since he is so able to succour those who need assistance; since he assumed our nature that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest, his character ought to be attentively considered, and we ought to endeavor fully to understand it.Holy brethren - The name “brethren” is often given to Christians to denote that they are of one family. It is “possible,” also, that the apostle may have... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:2

Who was faithful - see the note, Hebrews 2:17. He performed with fidelity all the functions entrusted to him.To him that appointed him - Margin, “made.” The word “made,” however, is used in the sense of constituted, or appointed. The meaning is, that he was faithful to God. Perhaps Paul urges on them the necessity of considering “his fidelity” in order to keep “them” from the danger of apostasy. A leading object of this Epistle was to preserve those whom he had addressed from apostatizing from... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:5

Moses was faithful ...as a servant - Not as the head of the dispensation; not as having originated it; but as in the employ and under the direction of its great Founder and Author - the Messiah. As such a servant he deserves all the honor for fidelity which has ever been claimed for him, but it cannot be the honor which is due to him who is at the head of the family or house. Paul “assumed” that Moses was a “servant,” and argued on that supposition, without attempting to prove it, because it... read more

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