Luke 9:35

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And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 16
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
φωνὴ a voice G5456
φωνὴ a voice
Strong's: G5456
Word #: 2 of 16
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
ἐγένετο there came G1096
ἐγένετο there came
Strong's: G1096
Word #: 3 of 16
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
ἐκ out of G1537
ἐκ out of
Strong's: G1537
Word #: 4 of 16
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
νεφέλης the cloud G3507
νεφέλης the cloud
Strong's: G3507
Word #: 6 of 16
properly, cloudiness, i.e., (concretely) a cloud
λέγουσα saying G3004
λέγουσα saying
Strong's: G3004
Word #: 7 of 16
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
Οὗτός This G3778
Οὗτός This
Strong's: G3778
Word #: 8 of 16
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ἐστιν is G2076
ἐστιν is
Strong's: G2076
Word #: 9 of 16
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 10 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱός Son G5207
υἱός Son
Strong's: G5207
Word #: 11 of 16
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
μου my G3450
μου my
Strong's: G3450
Word #: 12 of 16
of me
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 13 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀγαπητὸς, beloved G27
ἀγαπητὸς, beloved
Strong's: G27
Word #: 14 of 16
beloved
αὐτοῦ him G846
αὐτοῦ him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 15 of 16
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἀκούετε hear G191
ἀκούετε hear
Strong's: G191
Word #: 16 of 16
to hear (in various senses)

Analysis & Commentary

At the Transfiguration, the voice from the cloud declared: 'This is my beloved Son: hear him.' This repeats the Father's baptism declaration (Luke 3:22) with the addition 'hear him' (Greek 'akouete autou,' ἀκούετε αὐτοῦ). The command to 'hear' means obey, not merely listen. God commands absolute attention to and obedience toward Jesus. This follows Jesus' transfiguration in glory with Moses (representing law) and Elijah (representing prophets) present. The command to 'hear him' indicates Jesus supersedes law and prophets—He is God's final word (Hebrews 1:1-2), the ultimate revelation demanding obedience.

Historical Context

The Transfiguration occurred on a mountain (traditionally Mount Hermon or Mount Tabor) about a week after Peter's confession (v. 28). Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus in glory (v. 30-31) represented the law and the prophets—the entire Old Testament witness. They discussed Jesus' 'decease' (Greek 'exodos,' exodus) which He would accomplish in Jerusalem (v. 31), linking Jesus' death to Israel's exodus-redemption. Peter wanted to build three tabernacles, treating all three equally (v. 33). God's voice correcting this—'This is my beloved Son: hear him'—establishes Jesus' supremacy. Jesus alone remains (v. 36), emphasizing He is God's final, complete revelation.

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