Hebrews 3:2 net — who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house.

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"who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house."

— Hebrews 3:2, NET Bible

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Hebrews 3 — Context

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Jesus and Moses Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,

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who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house.

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For he has come to deserve greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house deserves greater honor than the house itself!

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For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.

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

Hebrews 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Hebrews 3:2 say?
Hebrews 3:2 in the NET Bible reads: “who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house.”
Where is Hebrews 3:2 in the Bible?
Hebrews 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 3, verse 2.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 3:2.
What translation should I read Hebrews 3:2 in?
Hebrews 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 3:2?
Hebrews 3:2 reads (NET): “who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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