Matthew 17:5
While 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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6When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.
Cross References
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the kavod Yahweh ·weighty glory of He sustains breathing· filled the tabernacle.
Deuteronomy 5:22Adonai spoke these words to all your assembly on the mountain out of the middle of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick darkness, with a great voice. He added no more. He them on two stone tablets, and gave them to me.
Deuteronomy 18:19+ 18:19. MP: Whoever does not honor the words of the Prophet will give an account to God. The prophet’s words are equal authority to God’s words. (Matt 8:4-7, 12:28, 12:30-32, 12:36-37 (context 12:22-37); John 8:23-29) + 18:19. MP: The words of the Prophet have the authority of God himself. (Mark 5:23) Whoever does not honor the words of the Prophet will give an account to God. The prophet's words are equal authority to God's words. It shall happen, that whoever will not sh'ma ·hear obey· my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. + 18:19. Quoted in Acts 3:23
Psalms 81:7You called in trouble, and I delivered you. 2 I answered you in the secret place of thunder. 2 I tested you at the waters of Meribah [Quarreling].” Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·. 1
Isaiah 42:21+ 42:21. MPr: Rambam explains: “King Messiah will arise in the future and will restore the kingship of David to its ancient condition, to rule as it was at first. And he will rebuild the Temple and gather the exiled of Israel. And in his days all the laws will return as they were in the past. Israel will offer up sacrifices, and will observe the Sabbatical years and the Jubilee years with regard to all the commandments stated in the Torah. And he who does not believe in Messiah, or he who does not await Messiah's coming, denies not only the prophets, but also the Torah and Moses our Master. For, behold, the Torah testifies about the Messiah as it is written in (Deut 30:3-5). ( Mishne Torah [Second Torah] written by RamBam – Hilchot Melachim, c. 11-12). ((Deut 30:3-5)) It pleased Adonai, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the Torah ·Teaching·, 2 and make it honorable. 1
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 →