Mark 9:7
And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came 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 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐγένετο
there was
G1096
ἐγένετο
there was
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
2 of 21
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
ἐπισκιάζουσα
that overshadowed
G1982
ἐπισκιάζουσα
that overshadowed
Strong's:
G1982
Word #:
4 of 21
to cast a shade upon, i.e., (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 21
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
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἦλθεν
came
G2064
ἦλθεν
came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
7 of 21
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
φωνὴ
a voice
G5456
φωνὴ
a voice
Strong's:
G5456
Word #:
8 of 21
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
ἐκ
out of
G1537
ἐκ
out of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
9 of 21
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 #:
10 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λέγουσα,
saying
G3004
λέγουσα,
saying
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
12 of 21
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 #:
13 of 21
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱός
Son
G5207
υἱός
Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
16 of 21
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
2 Peter 1:17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.Matthew 3:17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.Mark 1:11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.Revelation 1:7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.Hebrews 2:1Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.John 20:31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.John 6:69And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.John 1:34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
Historical Context
Transfiguration previews glorified Christ. Mountain setting echoes Sinai Moses Elijah representing law prophets. Cloud represents divine presence as Sinai Tabernacle Temple. Voice same as baptism identifies Jesus confirms Sonship. Hear Him command to obey. Peter wanted three tabernacles equal Jesus Moses Elijah. Father corrects focuses solely on Jesus. Jesus is superior final revelation. Early church understood this supremacy. Medieval church sometimes elevated tradition saints equal Scripture Christ. Reformation recovered sola Scriptura solus Christus. Christ alone final authority.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Father command hear him teach about Christ authority over law and prophets?
- How does trans figuration previewing glory encourage believers facing current suffering?
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Analysis & Commentary
Cloud came overshadowing them and voice came out cloud saying This is my beloved Son hear him. Cloud nephelē divine presence Shekinah glory. Overshadowing episkiazousa covering enveloping. Voice phōnē Father speaks. This is houtos estin identification. My beloved Son divine sonship. Hear him akoute imperative obey. Transfiguration event Father affirms Son. Similar to baptism theophany. Divine endorsement. Hear Him means obey His teaching. Moses Elijah disappear only Jesus remains. He is final revelation superior to law prophets. Reformed theology affirms Christ supremacy Hebrews 1:1-2 final word. Scripture centers on Christ.