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Hebrews 3

Heb. 3:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
a son
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
f over
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
his own
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
house
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
oikos (Greek #3624)
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold), temple.
Pronounce: oy'-kos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
; whose
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
house
oikos (Greek #3624)
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold), temple.
Pronounce: oy'-kos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
h are we
esmen (Greek #2070)
we are
KJV usage: are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.
Pronounce: es-men'
Origin: first person plural indicative of 1510
, if
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
i we
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
hold fast
katecho (Greek #2722)
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: have, hold (fast), keep (in memory), let, X make toward, possess, retain, seize on, stay, take, withhold.
Pronounce: kat-ekh'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 2192
the confidence
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
parrhesia (Greek #3954)
all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
KJV usage: bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).
Pronounce: par-rhay-see'-ah
Origin: from 3956 and a derivative of 4483
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the rejoicing
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kauchema (Greek #2745)
a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in a good or a bad sense
KJV usage: boasting, (whereof) to glory (of), glorying, rejoice(-ing).
Pronounce: kow'-khay-mah
Origin: from 2744
of the hope
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
elpis (Greek #1680)
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
KJV usage: faith, hope.
Pronounce: el-pece'
Origin: from a primary ἔλπω (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)
firm
bebaios (Greek #949)
stable (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: firm, of force, stedfast, sure.
Pronounce: beb'-ah-yos
Origin: from the base of 939 (through the idea of basality)
unto
mechri (Greek #3360)
as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas 891 refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction)
KJV usage: till, (un-)to, until.
Pronounce: mekh'-ree
Origin: or μεχρίς (mekh-ris') from 3372
the end
telos (Greek #5056)
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
KJV usage: + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare 5411.
Pronounce: tel'-os
Origin: from a primary τέλλω (to set out for a definite point or goal)
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Psa. 2:7,12• 7I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; *I* this day have begotten thee.
 12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him. (Psa. 2:7,12)
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1 Peter 2:5• 5yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5)
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Heb. 10:38‑39• 38But the just shall live by faith; and, if he draw back, my soul does not take pleasure in him.
 39But *we* are not drawers back to perdition, but of faith to saving the soul. (Heb. 10:38‑39)
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Matt. 10:22• 22and ye shall be hated of all on account of my name. But he that has endured to the end, *he* shall be saved. (Matt. 10:22)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Heb. 1:2• 2at the end of these days has spoken to us in the person of the Son, whom he has established heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; (Heb. 1:2)
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Heb. 4:14• 14Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. (Heb. 4:14)
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Psa. 2:6‑7,12• 6And *I* have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness.
 7I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; *I* this day have begotten thee.
 12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him. (Psa. 2:6‑7,12)
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Isa. 9:6‑7• 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty *God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
 7Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with judgment and with righteousness, from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this. (Isa. 9:6‑7)
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John 3:35‑36• 35The Father loves the Son, and has given all things to be in his hand.
 36He that believes on the Son has life eternal, and he that is not subject to the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides upon him. (John 3:35‑36)
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Rev. 2:18• 18And to the angel of the assembly in Thyatira write: These things says the Son of God, he that has his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass: (Rev. 2:18)
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Heb. 3:2‑3• 2who is faithful to him that has constituted him, as Moses also in all his house.
 3For *he* has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, by how much he that has built it has more honour than the house. (Heb. 3:2‑3)
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Matt. 16:18• 18And *I* also, I say unto thee that *thou* art Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and hades' gates shall not prevail against it. (Matt. 16:18)
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1 Cor. 3:16• 16Do ye not know that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? (1 Cor. 3:16)
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1 Cor. 6:19• 19Do ye not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God; and ye are not your own? (1 Cor. 6:19)
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2 Cor. 6:16• 16and what agreement of God's temple with idols? for *ye* are the living God's temple; according as God has said, I will dwell among them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be to me a people. (2 Cor. 6:16)
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Eph. 2:21‑22• 21in whom all the building fitted together increases to a holy temple in the Lord;
 22in whom *ye* also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit. (Eph. 2:21‑22)
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1 Tim. 3:15• 15but if I delay, in order that thou mayest know how one ought to conduct oneself in God's house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and base of the truth. (1 Tim. 3:15)
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1 Peter 2:5• 5yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5)
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Heb. 3:14• 14For we are become companions of the Christ if indeed we hold the beginning of the assurance firm to the end; (Heb. 3:14)
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Heb. 4:11• 11Let us therefore use diligence to enter into that rest, that no one may fall after the same example of not hearkening to the word. (Heb. 4:11)
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Heb. 6:11• 11But we desire earnestly that each one of you shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; (Heb. 6:11)
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Heb. 10:23,35,38‑39• 23Let us hold fast the confession of the hope unwavering, (for he is faithful who has promised;)
 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense.
 38But the just shall live by faith; and, if he draw back, my soul does not take pleasure in him.
 39But *we* are not drawers back to perdition, but of faith to saving the soul. (Heb. 10:23,35,38‑39)
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Matt. 10:22• 22and ye shall be hated of all on account of my name. But he that has endured to the end, *he* shall be saved. (Matt. 10:22)
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Matt. 24:13• 13but he that has endured to the end, *he* shall be saved. (Matt. 24:13)
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Gal. 6:9• 9but let us not lose heart in doing good; for in due time, if we do not faint, we shall reap. (Gal. 6:9)
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Col. 1:23• 23if indeed ye abide in the faith founded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the glad tidings, which ye have heard, which have been proclaimed in the whole creation which is under heaven, of which *I* Paul became minister. (Col. 1:23)
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Rev. 2:25• 25but what ye have hold fast till I shall come. (Rev. 2:25)
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Rev. 3:11• 11I come quickly: hold fast what thou hast, that no one take thy crown. (Rev. 3:11)
rejoicing.
Rom. 5:2• 2by whom we have also access by faith into this favour in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. (Rom. 5:2)
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Rom. 12:12• 12As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering: (Rom. 12:12)
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Rom. 15:13• 13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that ye should abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom. 15:13)
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1 Thess. 5:16• 16rejoice always; (1 Thess. 5:16)
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2 Thess. 2:16• 16But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us, and given us eternal consolation and good hope by grace, (2 Thess. 2:16)
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1 Peter 1:3‑6,8• 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his great mercy, has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from among the dead,
 4to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in the heavens for you,
 5who are kept guarded by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
 6Wherein ye exult, for a little while at present, if needed, put to grief by various trials,
 8whom, having not seen, ye love; on whom though not now looking, but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and filled with the glory, (1 Peter 1:3‑6,8)
• the Epistle never confounds the "sanctified" with mere Jews or all mankind. It is carefully those that are set apart by the Sanctifier, even Jesus, the test of God for man. (“Hebrews 3:1-6” by W. Kelly)
• It is the believers who constitute this house (“Hebrews 3:1-6” by W. Kelly)
• The real danger against which the Hebrew confessors are warned is giving up that confidence and boast. They are urged to hold it fast. This is the reverse of cautioning them against such confidence. The Christian dishonors the Lord by not cherishing true confidence and abounding hope (“Hebrews 3:1-6” by W. Kelly)
• Christ is over God’s house; but it is not as a servant but as a Son. He has built the house. He is God. (“Hebrews 3” by J.N. Darby)
• Thus the introduction of the people of God as forming the House of God shows the sphere in which Christ exercises His priesthood. (“The High Priest of Our Profession: Hebrews 3:1-6” by H. Smith)
• “If we hold fast  .  .  .  unto the end.” Those who have not faith cannot stand the testing “ifs” (ch. 2:3; 3:12; 6:11-12). (“Help on Hard Verses” by A.C. Brown)

J. N. Darby Translation

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but Christ, as Son over hise house, whose house are *we*, if indeed we hold fast the boldness and the boast of hope firm to the end.

JND Translation Notes

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That is, God's house, in which Moses was faithful as a ministering servant. The contrast is with "Moses as a servant in," and "Christ as a Son over." The Father is not brought in as such at all, but the Son is over the house as Son. The connection with its being God's house is evident, because he (Christ) has built the house, ver. 3, and he who built all things is God; but he is over it as Son.

W. Kelly Translation

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but Christ as Sona over his house, whose house are we if indeed we hold fast the boldnessb and the boast of the hope firm unto the end.

WK Translation Notes

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Surely it is "Christ as Son over His house," not "a Son."
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There is no ground to say "our," but "the" boldness and the boast (kauchēma), rather than boasting and glorying (kauchēsis).