Mark 9:4

Translations

Modern

And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

Traditional

And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

Literal

And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Latin

Et apparuit illis Elias cum Moyse: et erant loquentes cum Jesu.

Interlinear

Greek

English

And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

Notes

Mark 9:4

The appearance of Elijah and Moses might indicate the fulfillment of the law and the prophets in Jesus (see Matthew 5:17; compare Malachi 4:4–5).

Mark 9:2–8

This story is connected to 8:27–9:1 both chronologically (After six days) and thematically (9:7).
The presence of Peter, James, and John might be the fulfillment of “some standing here” in 9:1 (see also 5:37; 13:3; 14:33). Some interpreters believe that the Son of God’s glory before he became human (his pre-incarnate glory) shone through his human nature for a moment at the transfiguration (John 1:14; 17:5). It is more likely that this event was an early glimpse of the Son of Man’s future glory (see Matthew 16:28; 2 Peter 1:16–18; compare Exodus 34:28–35; 2 Corinthians 3:7–18).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah James, Son of Zebedee Moses Simon Peter

Events

The Transfiguationc. AD 29

Related verses

Luke 9:30–31
Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
Matthew 17:3–4
Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
Luke 24:44
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
Acts 3:21–24
Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
Luke 24:27
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.
Matthew 11:13
For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.
Luke 9:19
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”
2 Kings 2:11–12
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind.
Deuteronomy 34:5–6
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.
Revelation 19:10
So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
1 Peter 1:10–12
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,

Parallels

Matthew 17:1–13 Luke 9:28–36 2 Peter 1:16–21

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Demon-Possession Mark, Gospel of Mount Tabor Transfiguration

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Elijah: Appears to Jesus at his Transfiguration Jesus, the Christ: Is Transfigured Moses: Present with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration Mountain is Transfigured Upon Peter: Present: At the Transfiguration

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