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Hebrews 3:3

ESV For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.
NIV Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
NASB For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house.
CSB For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house.
NLT But Jesus deserves far more glory than Moses, just as a person who builds a house deserves more praise than the house itself.
KJV 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.

What does Hebrews 3:3 mean?

Prior verses pointed out that Jesus, as a person, is superior to Moses. This verse expands on the concept. Moses was ultimately a created being. His work and his accomplishments were impressive. However, no matter how amazing a building might be, whoever designed and built it is obviously worth more honor and glory than the thing they built. In that way, Jesus, as the Creator of all things, is worth as much more honor than Moses as a builder is worth more honor than the house they build.

This is critical to the Hebrew mindset. In Judaism, there is no greater figure than Moses. It was Moses who led Israel out of slavery in Egypt and brought the laws of God to the nation of Israel. The author of Hebrews does nothing to diminish the character or reputation of Moses. On the contrary, he is depicted as faithful. However, these verses do make it clear that Jesus is far above Moses when it comes to authority or example.

This implies two separate and important ideas. First, if we acknowledge that Moses is a good example, and should be followed, the same is even more true of Christ. Also, as discussed later, if there were dire consequences for those who followed Moses, but lost their trust, there will be even greater consequences for those who follow Jesus, but lose their trust in Him.
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