Hebrews 3:5 Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God's house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

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New International Version
“Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,” bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future.

New Living Translation
Moses was certainly faithful in God’s house as a servant. His work was an illustration of the truths God would reveal later.

English Standard Version
Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later,

Berean Standard Bible
Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

Berean Literal Bible
And indeed Moses was faithful as a servant in all His house, unto a testimony of the things going to be spoken,

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

New King James Version
And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken afterward,

New American Standard Bible
Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later;

NASB 1995
Now Moses was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later;

NASB 1977
Now Moses was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later;

Legacy Standard Bible
Now MOSES WAS FAITHFUL IN ALL HIS HOUSE AS A SERVANT, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later,

Amplified Bible
Now Moses was faithful in [the administration of] all God’s house, [but only] as a ministering servant, [his ministry serving] as a testimony of the things which were to be spoken afterward [the revelation to come in Christ];

Christian Standard Bible
Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future.

American Standard Version
And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken;

Contemporary English Version
Moses was a faithful servant and told God's people what would be said in the future.

English Revised Version
And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses was a faithful servant in God's household. He told [the people] what God would say in the future.

Good News Translation
Moses was faithful in God's house as a servant, and he spoke of the things that God would say in the future.

International Standard Version
Moses was faithful in all God's household as a servant who was to testify to what would be said later,

Majority Standard Bible
Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

NET Bible
Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that would be spoken.

New Heart English Bible
Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterwards to be spoken.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover, Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant in delivering the message given him to speak;

World English Bible
Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and Moses [was] indeed steadfast in all His house, as an attendant, for a testimony of those things that were to be spoken—

Berean Literal Bible
And indeed Moses was faithful as a servant in all His house, unto a testimony of the things going to be spoken,

Young's Literal Translation
and Moses indeed was stedfast in all his house, as an attendant, for a testimony of those things that were to be spoken,

Smith's Literal Translation
And truly Moses faithful in his whole house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things to be spoken;

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And certainly Moses was faithful, with his entire house, like any servant, as a testimony to those things that would soon be said.

New American Bible
Moses was “faithful in all his house” as a “servant” to testify to what would be spoken,

New Revised Standard Version
Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that would be spoken later.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Moses, as a servant, was faithful to all his house, and was a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Moses as a Servant was entrusted with the entire household for the testimony of those things that were going to be spoken by him,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, to bear testimony to those things which were to be spoken afterward;

Godbey New Testament
And Moses was indeed faithful in all his house as a servant, unto the testimony of those things which shall be spoken;

Haweis New Testament
And Moses indeed was faithful in all that house of his as a servant, to bear testimony of the things which should be after spoken;

Mace New Testament
besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover, Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant in delivering the message given him to speak;

Worrell New Testament
And Moses, indeed, was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of the things to be afterward spoken;

Worsley New Testament
Now Moses was indeed faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of the things which were to be spoken:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jesus Our Apostle and High Priest
…4And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. 5Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would 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.…

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Cross References

Numbers 12:7
But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house.

Exodus 14:31
When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.

Deuteronomy 34:5
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.

Exodus 40:16
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

Numbers 12:6-8
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. / But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house. / I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”

John 8:35
A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. / Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

2 Corinthians 3:7-11
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? / For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! ...

Galatians 3:19
Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

Matthew 11:9-11
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. / This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ / Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Acts 7:35
This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

1 Timothy 3:15
in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

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 Moses was faithful in all his house.

Numbers 12:7
My servant Moses is not so, who is 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 God is 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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Hebrews 3

1. Christ is more worthy than Moses;
7. therefore if we believe not in him, we shall be more worthy punishment than hardhearted Israel.

Berean Study Bible

Now Moses
The mention of Moses immediately draws the reader's attention to one of the most revered figures in Jewish history. Moses, whose name in Hebrew is "Moshe," is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Law at Sinai. His life and leadership are foundational to Jewish identity and faith. In the context of Hebrews, Moses is presented as a precursor to Christ, highlighting the continuity and fulfillment of God's plan through Jesus.

was faithful
The Greek word for "faithful" is "pistos," which conveys trustworthiness and reliability. Moses' faithfulness is a testament to his unwavering commitment to God's commands and his role as a leader. This faithfulness is not just about obedience but also about a deep, personal relationship with God, characterized by trust and dedication. In the New Testament context, this sets a standard for believers to emulate in their own walk with Christ.

as a servant
The term "servant" here is translated from the Greek word "therapon," which implies a voluntary, devoted service. Unlike a slave, a servant in this context serves out of love and loyalty. Moses' role as a servant underscores his humility and dedication to God's purposes. This is a powerful reminder for Christians to serve God and others with a willing heart, reflecting Christ's own servanthood.

in all God’s house
"God’s house" refers to the community of God's people, the Israelites, over whom Moses was appointed as a leader. The "house" metaphor is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing the family or household of faith. Moses' stewardship over God's house prefigures Christ's ultimate authority over the spiritual house of God, the Church. This phrase invites believers to consider their place and role within the body of Christ.

testifying to what would be spoken later
The Greek word for "testifying" is "martureo," which means to bear witness or give evidence. Moses' life and actions were a testimony to the coming of Christ and the fulfillment of God's promises. The phrase "what would be spoken later" points to the prophetic nature of Moses' ministry, which foreshadowed the revelation of Jesus as the Messiah. This highlights the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture and encourages believers to see the Old Testament as a foundation for understanding the New Testament.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(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 of Numbers 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 of Numbers 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. (See Hebrews 3:2; Hebrews 8:5; Hebrews 9:19; Hebrews 11:26; John 5:46, et al.) The latter interpretation is confirmed by Hebrews 3:6, in which the name given to our Lord is not Jesus, as in Hebrews 3:1, but Christ. . . .

Pulpit Commentary

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 "servant in," 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 whether αὐτοῦ or αὑτοῦ was intended, and that even αὐτοῦ 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 writing ἑαυτοῦ, 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 in Numbers 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 by If 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 also καυχᾶσθαι) 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) the materies 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 not βεβαίον, so as to agree with the substantive immediately preceding, but βεβαίαν, as in ver. 14.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

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)