Subject: What is meant by verse 29 in chapter 9? |
Bible Note: Greetings Mary! Thanks for the clarification. Most people understand the transfiguration of Christ as an instance where Christ allowed His glory to shine through to the disciples. He didn't become anything different than what He already was, but He allowed the disciples to see Who He really was. Here is what the Bible Knowledge Commentary says about this verse: ****************************** At the transfiguration three events occurred: 1. Jesus’ face and clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. This would have immediately reminded those present of Moses’ face shining with a bright light when he received the tablets of the Law (Ex. 34:29-35). 2. Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Jesus. The bodies of Moses and Elijah were never found. God buried Moses’ body (Deut. 34:5-6), and Elijah did not die but was taken up to heaven (2 Kings 2:11-12, 15-18). These two men represent the beginning and the end of Israel, for Moses, as the Lawgiver, founded the nation, and Elijah is to come back before the great and terrible day of the Lord (Mal. 4:5-6). 3. Moses and Elijah spoke about His departure (exodon, “going out or away”) which He was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. “Departure” referred to Jesus’ leaving the world through which He would bring salvation—much as Yahweh had brought deliverance to Israel in its Exodus (departure) from Egypt. This departure was to be fulfilled in Jerusalem. From this point on, Jesus indicated several times that He was headed toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51, 53; 13:33; 17:11; 18:31). Jesus did not want His miracles widely publicized at that time, for the fulfillment had to be at Jerusalem. This was confirmed by Elijah’s and Moses’ words. ************************ I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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