Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
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Bible References
General references
John 8:53
Are you greater [i.e., more important] than our forefather Abraham and the prophets, who [all] died? Who do you think you are?"
Matthew 12:42
The queen of the South [Note: This queen was from Sheba, I Kings 10:1, which was probably in Arabia] will stand up on the judgment day along with the people of this generation and will condemn them because she came from a great distance to hear [and see] Solomon's wisdom [I Kings 10:1ff] and [now] Someone greater than Solomon is here [i.e., Jesus].
Hebrews 3:3
For Jesus has been considered deserving of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house deserves greater honor than the house itself.