Matthew 17:10

And Moshiachʼs talmidim asked him, saying, Why then do the Sofrim say that it is necessary for Eliyahu HaNavi to come first?

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

In Context

9And as Moshiachʼs talmidim were coming down from the mountain, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach gave them this directive saying, Tell the mareh (vision) to no one until the Bar Enosh + 17:9 Moshiach has undergone the Techiyas HaMoshiach.

11And Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said in reply, Eliyahu HaNavi does indeed have his coming and will restore all things.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:14And, if you are willing it to be mekabel (accept, receive), he is the “Eliyahu,” who is to come. + 11:14 Mal 3:23

Matthew 27:47And some of those who were standing there, when they heard, began saying, This one calls for Eliyahu HaNavi.

John 1:21And they asked Yochanan, What, then? Are you Eliyahu HaNavi? And Yochanan says, I am not. Are you the Navi? + 1:21 Dt 18:15,18 And he answered, Lo (No).

Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:2-14

The Transfiguration of Christ. 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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