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Servant in the House
Commentators unanimously highlight the key distinction made in this verse: Moses was a servant in the house, whereas Christ is the Son over the house. While Moses was exceptionally faithful and honored (the Greek word used, 'therapon', implies an esteemed attendant, not a mere slave), his role was ultimately subordinate. This contrast powerfully establishes Christ's supreme authority and unique relationship to God's people.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 3:5
18th Century
Theologian
Moses was faithful—as a servant. Not as the head of the dispensation; not as having originated it; but as in the employ and under the dire…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 3:5
And Moses (κα Μωυσης μεν). "Now Moses indeed on his part" (μεν contrasted with δε).
In (εν). Moses was in …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 3:5
19th Century
Bishop
As a servant.—What was previously implied is now clearly expressed. Hebrews 3:3 associated Moses with the house, Jesus …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 3:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; but Christ as a so…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 3:5
Having made his point that God transcends everyone, the writer returns to Moses. He repeats his statement that Moses was faithful in God’s house (c…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 3:5
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses truly was faithful in all his house, as a servant. The second difference is that a doctrine was committed to Moses to which he, …
John Gill
On Hebrews 3:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house as a servant , &c.] Moses was not only a servant to the Israelites, but he…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 3:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Christ is to be considered as the Apostle of our profession, the Messenger sent by God to people, the great Revealer of that faith which we profess…