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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/hebrews/3.htm">New International Version</a> Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Jesus deserves far more glory than Moses, just as a person who builds a house deserves more praise than the house itself. <a href="/esv/hebrews/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/hebrews/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For He has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, by so much as the one having built it has greater honor than the house itself. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/3.htm">New King James Version</a> For this One has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He who built the house has more honor than the house. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, in so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house. <a href="/amp/hebrews/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Yet Jesus has been considered worthy of much greater glory and honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has more honor than the house. <a href="/csb/hebrews/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house. <a href="/asv/hebrews/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/hebrews/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jesus deserves more honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house deserves more honor than the house. <a href="/erv/hebrews/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> For he hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by so much as he that built the house hath more honour than the house. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus deserves more praise than Moses in the same way that the builder of a house is praised more than the house. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> A man who builds a house receives more honor than the house itself. In the same way Jesus is worthy of much greater honor than Moses. <a href="/isv/hebrews/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> because he is worthy of greater glory than Moses in the same way that the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. <a href="/msb/hebrews/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/hebrews/3.htm">NET Bible</a> For he has come to deserve greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house deserves greater honor than the house itself! <a href="/nheb/hebrews/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, just as he who built the house has more honor than the house. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath built the house, hath more honor than the house. <a href="/wey/hebrews/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, in so far as he who has built a house has higher honour than the house itself. <a href="/web/hebrews/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, because he who built the house has more honor than the house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For this One has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He who builds it has more honor than the house. <a href="/blb/hebrews/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For He has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, by so much as the one having built it has greater honor than the house itself. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for of more glory than Moses hath this one been counted worthy, inasmuch as more honour than the house hath he who doth build it, <a href="/slt/hebrews/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this was deemed worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he has greater honour of the house having built it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For this man was counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, by so much as he that hath built the house, hath greater honour than the house. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this Jesus was considered worthy of greater glory than Moses, so much so that the house which he has built holds a greater honor than the former one. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/3.htm">New American Bible</a> But he is worthy of more “glory” than Moses, as the founder of a house has more “honor” than the house itself. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Yet Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The glory of Jesus is much greater than that of Moses, just as the honor of the builder of the house is greater than the house. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For the glory of This One is much greater than that of Moses, as much as the honor of the builder of the house is greater than his building.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this man is counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has builded the house, has more honor than the house. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For he is esteemed worthy of more honor than Moses, inasmuch as the One having built it, has more honor than the house. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For this personage hath been counted worthy of higher glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who built it, hath greater honour than the house. <a href="/mace/hebrews/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but as the architect is of much greater dignity than the house he has made; so the glory which Christ received was greater than that of Moses. <a href="/wey/hebrews/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, in so far as he who has built a house has higher honour than the house itself. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For This One has been accounted worthy of more glory than Moses, by as much as He Who built the house hath more honor than the house; <a href="/worsley/hebrews/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For He was accounted worthy of more honor than Moses, as he who hath built it, hath more honor than the house. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/3-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=343" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm">Jesus Our Apostle and High Priest</a> …2He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. 3<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/515.htm" title="515: ēxiōtai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To account or treat as worthy. From axios; to deem entitled or fit.">has been counted worthy</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: Pleionos (Adj-GFS-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">of greater</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">than</a> <a href="/greek/3475.htm" title="3475: Mōusēn (N-AMS) -- Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.">Moses,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">just</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hoson (RelPro-ANS) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2680.htm" title="2680: kataskeuasas (V-APA-NMS) -- From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly; by implication, to construct, create.">builder</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of a house</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleiona (Adj-AFS-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">greater</a> <a href="/greek/5092.htm" title="5092: timēn (N-AFS) -- A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.">honor</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">than the</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikou (N-GMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">house itself.</a> 4And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-18</a> For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. / 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-5</a> As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / 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. <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a> In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a> yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/john/3-31.htm">John 3:31</a> The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12-13</a> 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. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/17-12.htm">1 Chronicles 17:12-14</a> He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. / But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.” <a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a> He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has built the house has more honor than the house.this.<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a> 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.<a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2-4</a> 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; … <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a> 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.who.<a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.<a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12,13</a> 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: … <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">Build</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-22.htm">Builded</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Builder</a> <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Far</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-18.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/titus/2-11.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-2.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/3-4.htm">Build</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-4.htm">Builded</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-4.htm">Builder</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-4.htm">Built</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Far</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Found</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-29.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 3</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Christ is more worthy than Moses;</a> 7. <a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">therefore if we believe not in him, we shall be more worthy punishment than hardhearted Israel.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Moses was revered as the lawgiver and leader who delivered Israel from Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. In Jewish tradition, Moses is considered the greatest prophet. However, the author of Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus, as the Son of God, surpasses Moses in glory and honor. This comparison highlights Jesus' divine nature and His role as the ultimate mediator of a new covenant, fulfilling and surpassing the old covenant given through Moses. This echoes the transfiguration event (<a href="/matthew/17.htm">Matthew 17:1-8</a>), where Jesus is shown in glory alongside Moses and Elijah, signifying His preeminence.just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself This analogy illustrates the relationship between Jesus and Moses by comparing it to a builder and a house. In ancient times, a builder was not only a craftsman but often the designer and planner, responsible for the creation and integrity of a structure. The house, while valuable, is a product of the builder's skill and vision. Similarly, Moses is part of God's household, but Jesus is the builder, the one who establishes and sustains the house of God. This metaphor underscores Jesus' role as the creator and sustainer of all things (<a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a>) and His authority over the spiritual house, which is the community of believers (<a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a>). It also reflects the wisdom literature, where wisdom is often depicted as a master builder (<a href="/proverbs/9.htm">Proverbs 9:1</a>), further associating Jesus with divine wisdom and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in Christianity, regarded as the Son of God and Savior. In this verse, He is compared to Moses, emphasizing His superiority and divine role. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> A key prophet in the Old Testament, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Law on Mount Sinai. He is a revered figure in Jewish history and is used here as a point of comparison to highlight Jesus' greater glory. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a> Symbolically represents the people of God or the community of believers. The analogy of the house and its builder is used to illustrate the relationship between Jesus and His followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_christ.htm">The Superiority of Christ</a> Jesus is not just another prophet or leader; He is the divine Son of God, worthy of greater glory than any human figure, including Moses. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_foundation.htm">Understanding Our Foundation</a> As believers, we are part of God's house, and our foundation is Jesus Christ. Recognizing His role as the builder helps us appreciate our place in His divine plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithfulness.htm">The Role of Faithfulness</a> Just as Moses was faithful in his service, we are called to be faithful in our roles within God's house, always pointing to Jesus as the source of our strength and purpose. <a href="/topical/g/glory_and_honor.htm">Glory and Honor</a> The glory and honor we seek should be directed towards Jesus, acknowledging His work in our lives and His ultimate authority over the church. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_part_of_god's_house.htm">Living as Part of God's House</a> Our daily lives should reflect our identity as part of God's house, built by Christ. This involves living in community, serving others, and growing in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 3</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_millerites.htm">Is Jesus considered to be Yahweh in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/2_kings_7_1__famine_to_feast_in_24_hours.htm">2 Kings 7:1 — How can a city under severe famine suddenly have an abundance of food within 24 hours? </a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_employed_as_a_carpenter.htm">Was Jesus employed as a carpenter?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'baptized_into_moses'_mean.htm">In 1 Corinthians 10:2, what does it mean for the Israelites to be “baptized into Moses,” and how does this align with historical accounts of their exodus? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) For this man was counted.--Rather, For He hath been accounted, by God, who hath crowned Him with glory and honour (<a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm" title="But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.">Hebrews 2:9</a>). In this reward lies contained the proof that He was faithful. This is probably the connection of thought; others join this verse with the first: "Consider Him . . . for He hath received higher glory than Moses."Inasmuch as.--That is, in proportion as: the glory attained by Jesus exceeds the glory of Moses, as the honour due to the builder of the house exceeds that possessed by the house itself. It is not said that Jesus is the Builder; but the relation in which He stands to the Builder of the house is compared with that of Moses to the house. (See <a href="/context/hebrews/3-5.htm" title="And Moses truly was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;">Hebrews 3:5-6</a>.) "Builded" is not a happy word here (especially if we consider the sense in which "house" is used), but it is not easy to find a suitable rendering. The meaning is, He who prepared or formed the house, with all its necessary parts and arrangements.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 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. <a href="/luke/7-7.htm">Luke 7:7</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:11</a>), 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 we remark: (1) The initiatory γὰρ connects the sentence logically with κατανοήσατε in ver. 1, and thus retains its usual sense of "for." (2) The form of comparison in the Greek, πλείονος παρὰ, is the same as in <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Hebrews 1:4</a>, where the account of Christ's superiority to angels began (on which see supra). (3) The "glory" (δόξα) here assigned to Christ is the" glory and honor" spoken of above as attained by him in consequence of his human obedience (cf. <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a>, "because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor"). This, rather than "the glory he had with the Father before the world was" (<a href="/john/17-5.htm">John 17:5</a>), is suggested by the word ἠξίωται, as well as by the drift of the preceding chapters. We may suppose also a reference, in contrast, to the transitory "glory" on the countenance of Moses (ἡ καταργουμένη), which is contrasted (<a href="/2_corinthians/3.htm">2 Corinthians 3</a>.) with the ὑπερβαλλούση δόξα in Christ. We observe, further, that in the latter part of the verse τιμή is substituted for δόξα, as more suitable to the mundane comparison of a house and its builder. . . . <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/3-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. [Jesus] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. has been counted worthy ἠξίωται (ēxiōtai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_515.htm">Strong's 515: </a> To account or treat as worthy. From axios; to deem entitled or fit. of greater Πλείονος (Pleionos) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. glory δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. than παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. Moses, Μωϋσῆν (Mōusēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3475.htm">Strong's 3475: </a> Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. just καθ’ (kath’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). as ὅσον (hoson) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. builder κατασκευάσας (kataskeuasas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2680.htm">Strong's 2680: </a> From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly; by implication, to construct, create. [of a house] αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. greater πλείονα (pleiona) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. honor τιμὴν (timēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5092.htm">Strong's 5092: </a> A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. than the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. house [itself]. οἴκου (oikou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-3.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 3:3 For he has been counted worthy (Heb. 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