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and they feared in their entering into the cloud. <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But while he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And while he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But even as he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were [greatly] afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While he was saying this, a cloud appeared and overshadowed them. They became afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While he was saying this, a cloud appeared and overshadowed them. They became afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> While Peter was still speaking, a shadow from a cloud passed over, and they were frightened as the cloud covered them. <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While he was saying this, a cloud overshadowed them. They were frightened as they went into the cloud. <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> While he was still speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them with its shadow; and the disciples were afraid as the cloud came over them. <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> But while he was saying this, a cloud appeared and surrounded them, and they became terrified as they were being overshadowed by the cloud. <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> As he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> While he was thus speaking, there came a cloud and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But while he was thus speaking, there came a cloud which spread over them; and they were awe-struck when they had entered into the cloud. <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and as he was speaking these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them, and they feared in their entering into the cloud, <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as he is saying these things, a cloud came and was overshadowing them; and they feared in their entering into the cloud. <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and as he was speaking these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them, and they feared in their entering into the cloud, <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he saying these things, there was a cloud, and it overshadowed them: and they were afraid in their going into the cloud.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as he spoke these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them; and they were afraid, when they entered into the cloud. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, as he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And as these were entering into the cloud, they were afraid. <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he had said these things, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were frightened when they saw Moses and Elijah enter into the cloud. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as he said these things, there was a cloud that formed a tabernacle about them and they were afraid when they beheld Moses and Elijah who entered into the cloud.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> While he was saying these things, there came a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid as those men entered the cloud. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he speaking these things there was a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid while they were entering into the cloud. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid as they were entering into the cloud. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> while he was speaking, there came a cloud and over-shadowed them, who were seized with fear, at their vanishing in the cloud, <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But while he was thus speaking, there came a cloud which spread over them; and they were awe-struck when they had entered into the cloud. <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now, while he was saying these things, there came a cloud, and it was overshadowing them; and they feared, as they entered into the cloud. <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid, when they went up into the cloud and disappeared. <a href="/parallel/luke/9-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3829" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">The Transfiguration</a> …33As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.) 34<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">While</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">was speaking,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3507.htm" title="3507: nephelē (N-NFS) -- A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud.">a cloud</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">appeared</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1982.htm" title="1982: epeskiazen (V-IIA-3S) -- To overshadow, envelop; to cast a shade upon, i.e. to envelop in a haze of brilliancy.">enveloped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: ephobēthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">they were afraid</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">entered</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3507.htm" title="3507: nephelēn (N-AFS) -- A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud.">cloud.</a> 35And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Mark 9:7</a> Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!” <a href="/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15-18</a> When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, / and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. ... <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">2 Peter 1:17-18</a> For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a> Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. <a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a> And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/6-4.htm">Isaiah 6:4</a> At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9</a> After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-4</a> As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a> Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. <a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Psalm 97:2</a> Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3</a> laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. <a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">Ezekiel 1:4</a> I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, <a href="/ezekiel/10-4.htm">Ezekiel 10:4</a> Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>While he thus spoke, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.there.<a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19,20</a> And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: … <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-38</a> Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle… <a href="/psalms/18-9.htm">Psalm 18:9-11</a> He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet… and they.<a href="/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22</a> And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.<a href="/judges/13-22.htm">Judges 13:22</a> And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.<a href="/daniel/10-8.htm">Daniel 10:8</a> Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">Awe-Struck</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Enveloped</a> <a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Overshadow</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Overshadowed</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Spread</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/luke/19-16.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">Awe-Struck</a> <a href="/luke/9-35.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-25.htm">Enveloped</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Overshadow</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">Overshadowed</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/luke/19-36.htm">Spread</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Peter, James, and John are present on a mountain, witnessing Jesus in His glorified state. Peter's speaking reflects his impulsive nature, often seen in the Gospels, where he acts or speaks before fully understanding the situation (e.g., <a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Matthew 16:22</a>). His suggestion to build shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (<a href="/luke/9-33.htm">Luke 9:33</a>) indicates a misunderstanding of the event's significance, possibly seeing it as a permanent establishment of God's kingdom on earth.a cloud appeared and enveloped them The cloud is a significant biblical symbol, often representing God's presence and glory. In the Old Testament, a cloud led the Israelites through the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>) and covered Mount Sinai when God gave the Law to Moses (<a href="/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15-18</a>). The appearance of the cloud here signifies divine presence and approval of Jesus, echoing the Shekinah glory. This event connects to the prophetic vision in <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, where the "Son of Man" comes with the clouds of heaven, indicating Jesus' divine authority and messianic role.and they were afraid as they entered the cloud The disciples' fear is a common human reaction to divine encounters, as seen in other biblical accounts (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>, <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a>). The fear underscores the awe and reverence due to God's holiness and power. Entering the cloud symbolizes entering into God's presence, a transformative experience that reveals Jesus' true nature and mission. This moment foreshadows the New Covenant, where believers are invited into God's presence through Christ, who mediates between God and humanity (<a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Transfiguration event, revealing His divine glory. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter,_james,_and_john.htm">Peter, James, and John</a> The three disciples chosen by Jesus to witness the Transfiguration, representing the inner circle of His followers. 3. <a href="/topical/m/moses_and_elijah.htm">Moses and Elijah</a> Appeared with Jesus, symbolizing the Law and the Prophets, respectively. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_cloud.htm">The Cloud</a> Represents the presence of God, reminiscent of the Shekinah glory in the Old Testament. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_voice_from_the_cloud.htm">The Voice from the Cloud</a> God's voice affirming Jesus as His chosen Son, commanding the disciples to listen to Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence_and_fear.htm">Divine Presence and Fear</a> The cloud signifies God's presence, which often evokes a sense of awe and fear. Believers should approach God with reverence and humility. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_as_fulfillment.htm">Jesus as Fulfillment</a> The presence of Moses and Elijah highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Christians are called to see Jesus as the culmination of God's redemptive plan. <a href="/topical/l/listening_to_jesus.htm">Listening to Jesus</a> The command to "listen to Him" underscores the importance of heeding Jesus' teachings. Believers should prioritize His words in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation through Encounter</a> The Transfiguration is a moment of transformation for the disciples. Similarly, personal encounters with Christ should lead to transformation in our lives. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_glory.htm">Witnessing Glory</a> The disciples' experience reminds us of the privilege and responsibility of witnessing and sharing the glory of Christ with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_transfiguration_of_jesus.htm">What is the Transfiguration of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_overcome_fear_of_god's_wrath.htm">Why fear those who can only kill the body?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_spiritual_darkness.htm">What occurred at the Mount of Transfiguration?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_transfiguration_a_later_myth.htm">Mark 9:2-8 - Could the Transfiguration be a later myth or legend, given the supernatural elements and lack of external corroboration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. This luminous cloud, bright though it was, yet veiled the more intolerable brightness within. That such a bright cloud had the power of overshadowing and concealing, is not strange, for light in its utmost intensity hides as effectually as the darkness would do. God dwells in light inaccessible, whom therefore "no man hath seen, nor can see" (<a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a>). Milton writes - "Dark with excess of light." Philo speaks of the highest light as identical with darkness. Anselm thus understands the cloud here, quoting the words of <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a>, referred to above, and then the words of Moses, "And Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was" (<a href="/exodus/20-21.htm">Exodus 20:21</a>), and then this passage from the Transfiguration, and comments thus: "Illa caligo et ista nubes, atque ilia lux idem sunt" (see Archbishop Trench on "Transfiguration," in 'Studies in the Gospels,' 8). The fear which these eye-witnesses remember as one of their experiences that memorable night was a very natural feeling. As the cloud stole over the mountain ridge, and the glory-light gradually paled and waned, the sensation of intense pleasure and satisfaction, which we may assume to be the natural accompaniment of such a blessed scene, would give place to awe and amazement. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>While δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Peter] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was speaking, λέγοντος (legontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. a cloud νεφέλη (nephelē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3507.htm">Strong's 3507: </a> A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud. appeared ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. enveloped ἐπεσκίαζεν (epeskiazen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1982.htm">Strong's 1982: </a> To overshadow, envelop; to cast a shade upon, i.e. to envelop in a haze of brilliancy. them, αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they were afraid ἐφοβήθησαν (ephobēthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. as ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. they αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. entered εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. cloud. νεφέλην (nephelēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3507.htm">Strong's 3507: </a> A cloud. 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