Hebrews 3:5

KJV1611 – Modern English

And Moses truly was faithful in all His house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken later;

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ Μωϋσῆς μὲν πιστὸς ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ οἴκῳ αὐτοῦ, ὡς θεράπων, εἰς μαρτύριον τῶν λαληθησομένων·

Transliteration

And Mōysēs men pistos in holō the oikō of him, as therapōn, eis martyrion of the things lalēthēsomenōn;

Grammar Details

• *Mōysēs*: nominative, masculine, singular - Moses
• *men*: postpositive particle - indeed/on one hand (often paired with δέ)
• *pistos*: nominative, masculine, singular - faithful/trustworthy
• *holō*: dative, masculine, singular - whole/all/entire
• *oikō*: dative, masculine, singular - house/household
• *therapōn*: nominative, masculine, singular - servant/attendant
• *eis*: preposition + accusative - for/unto/as
• *martyrion*: accusative, neuter, singular - testimony/witness
• *lalēthēsomenōn*: future passive participle, genitive, neuter, plural - of things to be spoken

Word Meanings

• *men*: indeed/truly/on one hand
• *pistos*: faithful/trustworthy/reliable
• *holō*: whole/entire/complete
• *oikō*: house/household/family
• *therapōn*: servant/attendant/minister (higher class than a regular servant)
• *martyrion*: testimony/witness/evidence
• *lalēthēsomenōn*: things that would be spoken/things to be uttered later

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to what would be spoken later.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And Moses verely was faythfull in all his housse as a minister to beare witnes of tho thinges which shuld be spoken afterwarde.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And Moses verely was faithfull in all his house as a mynister, to beare witnes of those thinges which were to be spoken afterwarde:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Now Moses verely was faithfull in all his house, as a seruant, for a witnesse of the thinges which should be spoken after.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And Moyses veryly was faythfull in al his house, as a minister, for a witnesse of those thynges whiche were to be spoken after:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And Moses certainly kept faith as a servant, in all his house, and as a witness of those things which were to be said later;

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

Referenced Verses

• Num 12:7 : 7 'My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all my house.'
• Heb 3:2 : 2 Who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.
• Exod 14:31 : 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.
• Heb 8:5 : 5 Who serve as an example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was warned by God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, says He, that you make all things according to the pattern shown to you on the mount.
• 1 Cor 4:2 : 2 Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
• 1 Tim 1:12 : 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
• Josh 8:31 : 31 As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man has lifted up any iron; and they offered on it burnt offerings to the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.
• Deut 34:5 : 5 So Moses, the servant of the LORD, died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.
• Josh 1:2 : 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, cross over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them, to the children of Israel.
• Ps 105:26 : 26 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.
• Matt 24:45 : 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?
• Matt 25:21 : 21 His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things; enter into the joy of your lord.
• Luke 12:42 : 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
• Luke 16:10-12 : 10 He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much: and he who is unjust in what is least is also unjust in much. 11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you what is your own?
• Luke 24:27 : 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
• Luke 24:44 : 44 And he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.
• Acts 3:22-23 : 22 For Moses truly said to the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up to you from among your brethren, like unto me; Him shall you hear in all things whatever He shall say to you. 23 And it shall come to pass that every soul who will not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from among the people.
• Acts 7:37 : 37 This is that Moses, who said to the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up for you from your brethren, like me; him you shall hear.
• Acts 28:23 : 23 And when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging, to whom he explained and testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning till evening.
• Rom 3:21 : 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the law and the prophets,
• Josh 1:7 : 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.
• Josh 1:15 : 15 until the LORD has given your brethren rest, as he has given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God is giving them. Then you shall return to the land of your possession and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD's servant gave you on this side of the Jordan toward the sunrise.
• Josh 8:33 : 33 And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side of the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against Mount Gerizim, and half of them over against Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.
• Deut 3:24 : 24 O Lord GOD, you have begun to show your servant your greatness and your mighty hand; for what God is there in heaven or on earth who can do according to your works and according to your might?
• Deut 18:15-19 : 15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet from the midst of you, from your brethren, like unto me; to Him you shall listen; 16 According to all that you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb on the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, nor let me see this great fire anymore, lest I die. 17 And the LORD said to me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken. 18 I will raise up for them a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto you, and will put My words in His mouth; and He shall speak to them all that I command Him. 19 And it shall come to pass, that whoever will not listen to My words which He shall speak in My name, I will require it of him.
• Heb 9:24 : 24 For Christ has not entered into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
• 1 Pet 1:10-12 : 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 Searching for what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating, when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which have now been reported to you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.
• Heb 9:8-9 : 8 The Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet revealed while the first tabernacle was still standing: 9 Which was a symbol for the present time, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience; 10 Concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ came as a high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation; 12 Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. 13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies to the purifying of the flesh,
• Neh 9:14 : 14 You made known to them Your holy Sabbath, and commanded them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses Your servant.