Matthew 17:3

The Transfiguration · Matthew 17:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
Traditional
And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
Literal
And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him.
Latin
Et ecce apparuerunt illis Moyses et Elias cum eo loquentes.

Original

Greek
English
Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

Notes

Moses represents the law, and Elijah represents the prophets. They appeared as witnesses to Christ. Their presence showed that Jesus, the Son of God, fulfills everything written in the law and the prophets (see Matthew 5:17–20; 11:2–6; 12:28).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah James, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter

Events

Parallels

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

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Elijah Glorification Glory Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Moses Transfiguration

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of At the Transfiguration of Jesus 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 The Miracles of Christ: His Transfiguration Transfiguration of Jesus Vision: Peter, James, and John of the Transfiguration of Jesus and the Appearance of Moses and Elijah