King James Version
Hebrews 3:5 in the King James Version says “And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken af...” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;”
Hebrews 3:5 · 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.
For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“verily”
G3303properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“all”
G3650"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
“house”
G3624a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
“his”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“for”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“a testimony”
G3142something evidential, i.e., (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the decalogue (in the sacred tabernacle)
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