100 James Swetnam The conclusion to be drawn from the above presentation is that the Eucharist is a key element in the understanding of Heb 3,5 as it is in Heb 2,3; Heb 2,12; and Heb 13. Pontificio Istituto Biblico James SWETNAM Via della Pilotta, 25 I-00187 Roma SUMMARY The words tw'n lalhqhsomevnwn in Heb 3,5 allude to the words of Christ at the institution of the Eucharist. This is argued from 1) the contrast between Christ and Moses in Heb 3,1-6 as understood against the background of Num 12,7[LXX]; 2) the thematic use of lalevw in Hebrews; 3) the relevance of Heb 9,20; 4) the place of Heb 3,5 in the structure of Heb 1,1–3,6. All to be understood against a Eucharistic interpretation of Heb 2,12 and Heb 13.