Hebrews 3:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

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

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...
Hebrews 3:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(4) 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. (4) The first comparison: The builder of the house is bette...
Hebrews 3:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The superiority of Christ to Moses is illustrated in two ways: ( a) Moses belonged to the house as part of it ( i.e. was himself one of the members of the chosen community); Christ was the builder...
Hebrews 3:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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.
Hebrews 3:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. For this man (or, he) was counted worthy, etc. Lest he might appear to make Moses equal to Christ, he reminds us of his superior excellency; and this he proves by two arguments, ...
Hebrews 3:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. For this man was counted - As Jesus Christ, in the character of...
Hebrews 3:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For this man was counted worthy, &c.— For this [ Jesus ]. The word man is inserted by our translators in both these verses. It is not in the original. The word κατασκευασας, according to so...
Hebrews 3:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. For - the reason why they should 'consider' attentively "C...
Hebrews 3:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Jesus Christ, Lord of the Household of Gods ( b ) Christ is superior also to Moses; for He is Son over the house of God, whereas Moses was only a servant in it.
Hebrews 3:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For this man was counted. — Rather, For He hath been accounted, by God, who hath crowned Him with glory and honour ( Hebrews 2:9 ). In this reward lies contained the proof that He was faithful. T...
Hebrews 3:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER III. FUNDAMENTAL ONENESS OF THE DISPENSATIONS. Hebrews 3:1 - Hebrews 4:13 (R.V.). "Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High-priest of...
Hebrews 3:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Superior to Moses Hebrews 3:1-11 Dwell on those opening words:- holy , such is God's ideal for us; brethren , by reason of our union with Christ, and with one another in Him; partakers, etc...
Hebrews 3:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The argument now passed to the second claim of superiority, that over all human leaders. He is first seen as superior to Moses and Joshua. He is "the Apostle" completely fulfilling the function repre...
Hebrews 3:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; (2) Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses wa...
Hebrews 3:3 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

CHRIST AND MOSES ‘Wherefore, holy brethren … consider … Christ Jesus; Who was faithful … as also Moses was faithful … Whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the ho...
Hebrews 3:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses ,.... Moses was counted worthy of glory and honour, and had it given him, both by God and by men; by God, as appears from the work he called...
Hebrews 3:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 3. Worthy of more glory than Moses ] In whom these Hebr...
Hebrews 3:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 o...
Hebrews 3:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

"Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling." Let us keep in mind that this is addressed to Jewish believers. How great a contrast to that which their own religion had taught them! E...
Hebrews 3:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Attention Due to Christ. A. D. 62. 1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calli...
Hebrews 3:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses: the Spirit proves to the Hebrews, that the gospel Prophet was not only like to, but more excellent than, their greatest prophet, and who ha...
Hebrews 3:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

COMPARISON OF THE TWO GREAT MEDIATORS CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES IN the estimation of the Jews the pre-eminence of the Law—by that term meaning the Old Testament dispensation—was seen in thr...
Hebrews 3:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 3:1-6 Christ the Lord, and Moses the Servant. I. To speak of Moses to the Jews was always a very difficult and delicate matter. It is hardly possible for Gentiles to realise or understand...
Hebrews 3:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 3:1 . Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus: Oh, that he had more consideration at our hands!...
Hebrews 3:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 3:1 . Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, who, as the sons of God, are called to eternal glory, consider the Apostle and Highpriest of our profession, that he un...
Hebrews 3:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE SON SUPERIOR TO MOSES . Here begins the second section of the argument of the first four chapters (see summary given under Hebrews 1:5 ). But though a new branch of the...
Hebrews 3:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Superiority of Christ over Moses. Christ compared with Moses:
Hebrews 3:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 3:9 ; 1 Peter 2:5-7 ; Colossians 1:18 ; Hebrews 1:2-4 ; Hebrews 2:9 ; Hebrews 3:6 ; Matthew 16:18 ; Zechariah 4:9 ; Zechariah 6:12 ; Zechariah 6:13
Hebrews 3:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He that hath builded it hath more glory than the house — Than the family itself, or any member of it.

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

Hebrews 3:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 3:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 3:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 3:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 3:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 3:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 3:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 3:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 3:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes