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Matthew 17:4

Peter [Rock] answered, and said to Yeshua [Salvation], “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses [Drawn out], and one for Elijah [My God Yah].”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

3Behold, Moses [Drawn out] and Elijah [My God Yah] appeared to them talking with him.

5While he was still speaking, behold, + 17:5. MP: “Kiss the Son” shows God has a Son deserving honor. (Ps 2:12) + 17:5. MP: Messiah pleases God. (Is 42:1b) a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my agapetos ·beloved, esteemed· Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who will show us any good?” 2 Adonai, let the light of your face shine on us. 1

Psalms 63:1God, you are my God. 2 I will earnestly seek you. 1 My soul thirsts for you. 2 My flesh longs for you, 2 in a dry and weary land, where there is no water. 1

Luke 9:33As they were parting from him, Peter [Rock] said to Yeshua [Salvation], “ Rabbi ·Teacher·, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses [Drawn out], and one for Elijah [My God Yah],” not knowing what he said.

John 17:24Abba ·Father familiar, Dear Dad·, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, + 17:24 b MP: See (MP in John 17:5 paired with Prov 8:22-23) that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you have agapao ·totally devoted love· for me from before the foundation of the world.

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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