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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 3:3

BSB

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.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

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.

ERV

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.

NHEB

For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, just as he who built the house has more honor than the house.

SMT

For this was deemed worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he has greater honour of the house having built it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 3:3

ForG1063Conjunction thisG3778manwascountedworthyG515VerbofmoreG4119Adjective gloryG1391Noun Feminine thanG3844Preposition MosesG3475Noun MasculineinasmuchasG3745 heG2596PrepositionwhohathbuildedG2680VerbthehouseG3624Noun MasculinehathmoreG4119Adjective honourG5092Noun Feminine thanG2192VerbthehouseG846

Commentary for Hebrews 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 3:3

Summary

Christ surpasses Moses in divine honor and status

Event

Establishing Christ above Moses

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD