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Jesus Our Apostle and High Priest
…4And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.5NowMoseswas faithfulasa servantinallGod’shouse,testifyingto whatwould be spoken later.6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.…

Treasury of Scripture

And Moses truly was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

faithful.

Hebrews 3:2
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moseswas faithful in all his house.

Numbers 12:7
My servant Mosesis not so, whois faithful in all mine house.

Matthew 24:45
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

as.

Exodus 14:31
And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.

Deuteronomy 3:24
O Lord GOD, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for what Godis there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy might?

Deuteronomy 34:5
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.

for.

Hebrews 8:5
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he,that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

Hebrews 9:8-13,24
The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: …

Deuteronomy 18:15-19
The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; …

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7.therefore if we believe not in him, we shall be more worthy punishment than hardhearted Israel.

Now Moses was faithful as a servant
Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, revered as a prophet, leader, and lawgiver. His faithfulness is highlighted in various scriptures, such asNumbers 12:7, where God Himself attests to Moses' faithfulness in all His house. Moses' role as a servant underscores his humility and dedication to God's commands, serving as a model of obedience and loyalty. His life exemplifies servanthood, as he led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Law on Mount Sinai.

in all God’s house
The term "house" here refers to the people of Israel, God's chosen nation, rather than a physical structure. Moses was entrusted with the leadership and spiritual guidance of the Israelites, God's covenant community. This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of Moses' responsibility and his faithfulness in every aspect of his leadership. The concept of God's house is further expanded in the New Testament to include the church, the body of believers, as seen in passages like1 Timothy 3:15.

testifying to what would be spoken later
Moses' life and ministry foreshadowed the coming of Christ and the new covenant. His role as a prophet and leader pointed to the greater revelation that would come through Jesus. The Law given through Moses served as a precursor to the grace and truth brought by Christ, as noted inJohn 1:17. Moses' actions and the events of his life are seen as types and shadows of the Messiah, with his faithfulness serving as a testimony to the ultimate faithfulness of Jesus, who is the Son over God's house, as elaborated inHebrews 3:6.

1.Moses
A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. He is revered as a prophet and lawgiver, having received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

2.God’s House
This term refers to the community of believers or the people of God. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to the tabernacle or temple, but here it symbolizes the spiritual household of faith.

3.Testifying
Moses' life and actions served as a testimony or witness to the coming of Christ and the fulfillment of God's promises.Faithfulness in Service
Moses exemplifies faithfulness in his role as a servant. Believers are called to be faithful in their service to God, regardless of their position or task.

The Role of a Servant
Moses' life teaches us the importance of humility and obedience. As servants of God, we should strive to fulfill our roles with dedication and integrity.

Pointing to Christ
Just as Moses' life and actions pointed to the coming of Christ, our lives should also testify to the truth and hope found in Jesus.

Understanding God’s House
Recognize that being part of God’s house means being part of a spiritual family. We are called to support and encourage one another in faith.

The Continuity of God’s Plan
Moses' testimony is part of the larger account of God’s redemptive plan, which culminates in Christ. Understanding this continuity helps us see the Bible as a unified account.1.What is the meaning of Hebrews 3:5?

2.How does Moses' faithfulness in Hebrews 3:5 inspire your daily walk with God?

3.What does "testimony to what would be spoken" reveal about God's promises?

4.How can we emulate Moses' faithfulness in serving God's house today?

5.How does Hebrews 3:5 connect to Jesus' role as a faithful servant?

6.What practical steps can you take to serve faithfully in your community?

7.How does Hebrews 3:5 illustrate Moses' role in God's house?

8.Why is Moses described as a servant in Hebrews 3:5?

9.What does Hebrews 3:5 reveal about the relationship between Moses and Jesus?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 3?

11.What does 'House of Jacob' mean in the Bible?

12.What is the main theme of the Book of Hebrews?

13.What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?

14.Did Moses have a direct encounter with God?Now Moses was faithful

•Hebrews 3:2 already declared that Moses “was faithful to the One who appointed Him,” andNumbers 12:7 confirms, “But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house”.

• That faithfulness showed up in obedience—whether confronting Pharaoh (Exodus 7–12), leading Israel through the Red Sea (Exodus 14), or constructing the tabernacle exactly “as the LORD had commanded him” (Exodus 40:16).

• Scripture never downplays Moses’ devotion; it exalts him so that the superiority of Christ can shine even brighter (Hebrews 3:3).

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as a servant

• The word highlights rank: Moses served; Christ rules as Son (Hebrews 3:6).

• Moses’ servant-leadership mirrors God’s ideal: greatness expressed through humble obedience (compareMark 10:43-45).

• Even at his death, Moses is honored with the title “servant of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 34:5), underscoring a lifetime of submission.

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in all God’s house

• “House” speaks of God’s covenant community—people, not bricks (see1 Peter 2:5;Hebrews 3:6).

• Moses ministered to the whole nation, from elders to children, shaping worship, law, and daily life (Exodus 19–24).

• His reach was total: he interceded (Exodus 32:11-14), judged disputes (Exodus 18:13-26), and taught God’s ways (Deuteronomy 4:1-2).

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testifying

• Moses’ life and words bore witness; he pointed beyond himself. Jesus said, “If you believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me” (John 5:46).

• The sacrifices, feasts, and tabernacle patterns he recorded were living sermons of coming salvation (Colossians 2:16-17).

• Even Moses’ prophetic songs and blessings (Deuteronomy 32–33) preached God’s faithfulness and future redemption.

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to what would be spoken later

•Deuteronomy 18:15 promised, “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him”.Acts 3:22 applies that promise directly to Christ.

• Moses’ era set the stage; Christ fulfilled the script. The law acted as “our guardian until Christ came” (Galatians 3:24).

• Every later revelation—from the Prophets to the Gospels—builds on Moses’ foundational witness, culminating in the full disclosure of God’s grace in Jesus (Romans 3:21-22).

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summary

Hebrews 3:5 honors Moses as the faithful servant who diligently cared for God’s people and, by every act and ordinance, pointed ahead to the greater revelation in Christ. His exemplary loyalty underscores the trustworthiness of God’s plan, while his servant status prepares us to see Jesus, the Son, as infinitely superior and worthy of our full confidence.

(5)As a servant.--What was before implied is now clearly expressed.Hebrews 3:3 associated Moses with the house, Jesus with Him who builded it; of what nature this relation was, is stated in this verse and the next. Moses was "in God's house;" however exalted his position, he was in the house as a servant. The Greek word used here does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, but is taken from the LXX. version ofNumbers 12:7. There is nothing special in the Hebrew word in that place, but the translators seem to have felt that "bond-servant" was less suitable in such a context than "attendant" or "minister." The object of his service was that he might bear "testimony of the things that should hereafter be spoken." Are we to understand by these the divine commands that would from time to time be given to Moses? If so, then the statement "Moses was faithful" must be regarded as a pure quotation, equivalent to "Moses was at that time declared faithful." This does not seem probable. If, however, the words ofNumbers 12:7 are taken as descriptive of the whole life of Moses, his "witness" must relate to the things spoken "in these last days;" of these, by his writings, his acts, his life, Moses bore constant witness. (SeeHebrews 3:2;Hebrews 8:5;Hebrews 9:19;Hebrews 11:26;John 5:46,et al.) The latter interpretation is confirmed byHebrews 3:6, in which the name given to our Lord is not Jesus, as inHebrews 3:1, butChrist. . . .Verses 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 "servantin," the house of God. The rendering of the A.V., "his own house," in ver. 6, where Christ is spoken of, is not justifiable. It is true that we have no means of knowing whetherαὐτοῦ orαὑτοῦ was intended, and that evenαὐτοῦ might, according to the usage of Hellenistic Greek, refer to Christ; but if the writer had so intended it, he might easily have avoided ambiguity by writingἑαυτοῦ, etc. He has not done so; and, therefore, it is most natural to take "his house" in the same sense throughout the passage; viz. as"God's house," referred to inNumbers 12:7, whence the expression is taken. We observe further that "the things that were afterwards to be spoken (τῶν λαληθησομένων)" must be taken as denoting the future "speaking" of God to man "in his SON" (cf.Hebrews 1:1); not, as some interpret, the speaking through Moses himself in the Law. Moses was inferior to Christ, not only in respect to his personal position as a servant, but also in respect to his work as such; which was only to testify beforehand, typically and prophetically, to a fuller revelation to come.Whose house we are. Here begins the transition to the warning intended when the "holy brethren" were first called on to "consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession," who has now been seen to be so much greater than Moses. We Christians constitute this completed "house of God," over which Christ reigns as Son; if only warned by the example of the Israelites under Moses, we forfeit not our higher calling. This condition is expressed byIf we hold fast the confidence (or,our confidence)and the rejoicing (rather,boast)of the (i.e. our)hope firm unto the end.Παῥῤησιά (often rendered "boldness;" see below,Hebrews 4:16;Hebrews 10:19, 35) is the confidence felt by assured believers;καύχημα is the boast thereupon ensuing. This word (as alsoκαυχᾶσθαι) is often used by St. Paul (cf.Romans 4:2;Romans 5:2;1 Corinthians 5:6: 9:15;2 Corinthians 1:14;2 Corinthians 5:12;2 Corinthians 9:3;Galatians 6:4;Philippians 1:26;Philippians 2:16). Its proper meaning is not (as is by many sup- posed) themateries gloriandi, but the uttered boast itself (see note on 1 Corinthians 5:6, in the 'Speaker's Commentary'). The con- eluding words,μέχρι τέλους βεβαίαν, are omitted in the Codex Vatican, and, notwithstanding the preponderance of authority in their favor,may have been interpolated (as is supposed by Mill, Tischendorf, Alford, and Delitzsch) from ver. 14, especially as the reading is notβεβαίον, so as to agree with the substantive immediately preceding, butβεβαίαν, as in ver. 14.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Now
Καὶ(Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

Moses
Μωϋσῆς(Mōusēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475:Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.

[was] faithful
πιστὸς(pistos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4103:Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.

as
ὡς(hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

a servant
θεράπων(therapōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2324:Apparently a participle from an otherwise obsolete derivative of the base of theros; a menial attendant.

in
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

all
ὅλῳ(holō)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3650:All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.

[God’s]
αὐτοῦ(autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

house,
οἴκῳ(oikō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624:A dwelling; by implication, a family.

testifying
μαρτύριον(martyrion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3142:Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue.

to what
τῶν(tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

would be spoken later.
λαληθησομένων(lalēthēsomenōn)
Verb - Future Participle Passive - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2980:A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.


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NT Letters: Hebrews 3:5 Moses indeed was faithful in all his (Heb. He. Hb)