Hebrews 3:2 kjv
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
Hebrews 3:2 nkjv
who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.
Hebrews 3:2 niv
He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God's house.
Hebrews 3:2 esv
who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house.
Hebrews 3:2 nlt
For he was faithful to God, who appointed him, just as Moses served faithfully when he was entrusted with God's entire house.
Hebrews 3 2 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Heb 3:2 | Moses faithful in all God's house | Num 12:7 |
| Heb 3:5 | Moses faithful as servant, testimony | Ex 14:31 |
| Heb 3:6 | Christ faithful as Son over house | Heb 1:5 |
| Heb 3:6 | House is God's house | 1 Tim 3:15 |
| Heb 3:6 | We are His house | 1 Cor 3:16 |
| Heb 3:6 | Jesus’ faithfulness secures our boldness | Heb 3:14 |
| Heb 3:7 | Holy Spirit speaking today | Heb 3:7-11 |
| Heb 4:15 | Jesus can sympathize | Heb 2:17-18 |
| Heb 10:21 | Great Priest over house of God | Heb 10:21 |
| Ps 95:7 | Hear His voice | Ps 95:7-11 |
| Acts 7:51 | Resist Holy Spirit | Acts 7:51-53 |
| 1 Cor 10:9 | Tested Christ | 1 Cor 10:9 |
| Gal 3:29 | Heirs according to promise | Gal 3:29 |
| Phil 2:7 | Emptied Himself | Phil 2:7 |
| 1 Pet 2:5 | Spiritual house | 1 Pet 2:5 |
| 1 Tim 4:16 | Save yourself and hearers | 1 Tim 4:16 |
| 2 Tim 2:13 | He remains faithful | 2 Tim 2:13 |
| Rev 21:10 | Saw the holy city | Rev 21:10 |
| Ex 19:6 | Priests of God | Ex 19:6 |
| John 1:14 | Full of grace and truth | John 1:14 |
Hebrews 3 verses
Hebrews 3 2 Meaning
Jesus was appointed by God as the faithful Son over God's house. This signifies His unique position and authority within the divine household, above all others.
Hebrews 3 2 Context
This chapter draws a strong comparison between Jesus and Moses. The author is cautioning Jewish Christians, who were tempted to revert to Judaism. They are reminded that Jesus is superior to Moses, and therefore, their obedience to Him should be greater. Moses was a faithful servant in God's house (the nation of Israel), but Jesus is the faithful Son over God's house (the church, comprising believers). This highlights Jesus' divine authority and preeminence. The danger for the audience is spiritual hardening and falling away, just as the Israelites in the wilderness failed to enter God's rest due to disobedience.
Hebrews 3 2 Word analysis
- "who" (hos): A relative pronoun referring back to Jesus, linking Him to the faithfulness described.
- "was" (ēnto·n): The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or ongoing state, emphasizing Jesus' established position.
- "faithful" (pisto·s): Trustworthy, reliable, worthy of belief. It underscores Jesus' unwavering commitment to His divine appointment and mission. This quality is contrasted with the potential faithlessness of the audience.
- "to" (ei·s): Indicates the direction or purpose of the faithfulness – towards God the Father and His entire household.
- "Him" (au·to): Refers to God the Father, the source of Jesus' appointment.
- "who" (ho·s): Another relative pronoun, this time introducing the one who appointed Jesus.
- "appointed" (poiē·san·ti): Made, created, appointed, established. Implies a deliberate act of God in setting Jesus in His exalted position.
- "Him" (au·to): Again, referring to Jesus, the object of God’s appointment.
- "also" (kai): Connects this statement about Jesus to a previous idea or implicitly to His preeminence over Moses.
- "as" (hōs·per): Just as, in like manner as. This draws a parallel between Jesus’ position and Moses’ faithfulness, but elevates Jesus.
- "also" (kai): Further links Jesus to faithfulness within God’s house.
- "Moses" (Mō·u·sēs): The great deliverer and mediator of the Old Covenant.
- "in" (en): In the midst of, within.
- "all" (pas''House of God'') implies that Jesus is over all aspects and functions within God's spiritual dwelling.
- "God's" (tou Theou): Of God, belonging to God. Pertaining to the divine being.
- "house" (oikos): A house, home, household, family. In this context, it refers to the spiritual family and dwelling place of God, the community of believers.
Hebrews 3 2 Bonus section
The concept of "God's house" extends from the Old Testament Tabernacle and Temple to the New Testament church, which is described as a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5) and the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). Jesus, as the Son and builder of this house (Hebrews 3:3), possesses an authority and position far beyond any earthly or angelic leader. His faithfulness ensures the continuity and security of this divine dwelling. The term "appointed" also carries implications of His pre-incarnate, eternal authority as the Son of God, ratified by His resurrection and exaltation.
Hebrews 3 2 Commentary
The verse establishes Jesus' supreme authority within the divine economy. He is not merely a servant, as Moses was, but the Son who presides over the entirety of God's household. This faithfulness to His position makes Him worthy of the believers' confidence. Moses' faithfulness in serving God's people is acknowledged, but it serves as a benchmark against which Jesus' superior, intrinsic faithfulness as the Son is measured. This intrinsic faithfulness implies His capacity to lead, guide, and protect His people throughout all of God's house, both earthly and heavenly.