Hebrews 3:4

For every house has its founder, and the founder of the universe is God.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

In Context

3He has been deemed worthy of far higher honor than Moses, just as the founder of the house is held in greater regard than the house itself.

5While the faithful service of Moses in the whole house of God was that of a servant, whose duty was to bear testimony to a message still to come,

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Cross References

Esther 2:10Esther had not revealed her people nor her family background because Mordecai had ordered her not to.

Hebrews 1:2has in these latter days spoken to us by the Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 3:2-7

Attention Due to Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. 4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. 5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his… Read the whole commentary →

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