Hebrews 3

Jesus Greater Than Moses

1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the ApostleApostle: ἀπόστολος (Apostolos). The Greek apostolos (ἀπόστολος) means apostle or sent one—an authorized messenger. The twelve apostles were chosen by Christ and empowered as His witnesses, laying the foundation of the church (Ephesians 2:20). and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; References Jesus: Romans 15:8, Philippians 3:14. Holy: Hebrews 7:26, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: Hebrews 2:17, 10:21, 1 Corinthians 9:23, Ephesians 4:1, 4:4 +5

2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. Faith: Numbers 12:7, 1 Timothy 1:12. Parallel theme: Ephesians 2:22, 1 Timothy 3:15

3 For this man was counted worthy of more gloryGlory: δόξα (Doxa). The Greek doxa (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14). than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. Glory: Hebrews 2:9. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:6, Zechariah 4:9, Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Colossians 1:18

4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:2, 3:3

5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; Faith: Hebrews 3:2, Exodus 14:31, Numbers 12:7, 1 Timothy 1:12. References Moses: Hebrews 8:5, Deuteronomy 34:5, Joshua 1:2, Psalms 105:26, Acts 28:23. Parallel theme: Hebrews 9:24 +5

6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hopeHope: ἐλπίς (Elpis). The Greek elpis (ἐλπίς) denotes hope—confident expectation of good. This hope is 'an anchor of the soul' (Hebrews 6:19), grounded in Christ's resurrection and the believer's future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-4). firm unto the end. References Christ: Hebrews 3:14, 1 Peter 2:5. Hope: Hebrews 6:11. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:2, 4:11, 10:23, 10:35, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:16 +5

Warning Against Unbelief

7 Wherefore (as the HolyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:13, 3:15, 4:7, Psalms 81:11, 81:13, Isaiah 55:3, Matthew 17:5, John 10:3, 10:27, Revelation 3:20 +5

8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: Parallel theme: Exodus 8:15, 17:7, Job 9:4, Psalms 78:18, 78:56, Proverbs 28:14, 29:1, Jeremiah 7:26, Daniel 5:20, Matthew 13:15 +5

9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. Parallel theme: Exodus 19:4, Deuteronomy 4:3, 4:9, Acts 7:36

10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. Parallel theme: Psalms 67:2, 78:8, 95:10, Isaiah 63:10, Jeremiah 4:22, Hosea 4:12, Ephesians 4:30 +2

11 So I sware in my wrathWrath: ὀργή (Orgē). The Greek orgē (ὀργή) means wrath—settled, righteous anger against sin. Believers are 'saved from wrath through him' (Romans 5:9), as Christ bore God's wrath on the cross, satisfying divine justice., They shall not enter into my rest.) Judgment: Hebrews 4:3, Psalms 95:11. Parallel theme: Hebrews 4:5, 4:9, Numbers 14:35, Deuteronomy 2:14

12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: Hebrews 12:15. Evil: Jeremiah 7:24, 11:8, 17:9, 18:12. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:10, 10:38, 12:25, Jeremiah 17:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12 +5

13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice.. Sin: Romans 7:11. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:26, Isaiah 44:20, Obadiah 1:3, Acts 11:23, Ephesians 4:22, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 5:11, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 1:14 +5

14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; References Christ: Hebrews 3:1, 3:6, Ephesians 3:6, 1 Peter 4:13, 1 John 1:3. Creation: Hebrews 6:4. Parallel theme: Hebrews 6:11, 12:10, Romans 11:17, 1 Corinthians 10:17 +5

15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. Parallel theme: Hebrews 10:29, 10:38, Psalms 95:7

16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. References Moses: Numbers 14:2. References Egypt: Numbers 14:4. Parallel theme: Numbers 14:24, 14:30, 14:38, 26:65, Deuteronomy 1:38, Psalms 78:17 +3

17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? Parallel theme: Numbers 14:22, 14:29, Jeremiah 9:22, Jude 1:5

18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? Faith: Hebrews 4:2, Numbers 14:11, 20:12, Deuteronomy 9:23. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:11, 4:6, Numbers 14:23, 14:30 +3

19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. Parallel theme: Mark 16:16, John 3:18, 3:36, 1 John 5:10, Jude 1:5