Hebrews 3:2
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
Original Language Analysis
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ποιήσαντι
to him that appointed
G4160
ποιήσαντι
to him that appointed
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
4 of 13
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 13
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὡς
as
G5613
ὡς
as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
6 of 13
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Μωσῆς
Moses
G3475
Μωσῆς
Moses
Strong's:
G3475
Word #:
8 of 13
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
ὅλῳ
all
G3650
ὅλῳ
all
Strong's:
G3650
Word #:
10 of 13
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Numbers 12:7My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.1 Timothy 3:15But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.Ephesians 2:22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.1 Timothy 1:12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
Historical Context
Moses' faithfulness was legendary in Judaism, making him the highest human standard. The author grants Moses full honor while preparing to show Christ's greater glory as Son versus servant.
Questions for Reflection
- In what areas of your life has God appointed you, and are you proving faithful?
- How does Christ's perfect faithfulness give you confidence in God's promises?
Analysis & Commentary
Christ's faithfulness to God matches Moses' faithfulness (Numbers 12:7), but with a crucial difference established in verse 3. The term 'appointed' (Greek 'poiesanti') shows both were divinely commissioned. Faithfulness is the essential qualification for ministry—reliability and trustworthiness in executing God's purposes.