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Listen to him!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son. Listen to him.” <a href="/esv/mark/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” <a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them, and there came a voice out of the cloud: "This is My Son, the beloved; listen to Him." <a href="/kjv/mark/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. <a href="/nkjv/mark/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” <a href="/nasb_/mark/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud: “This is My beloved Son; listen to Him!” <a href="/nasb/mark/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, &#8220This is My beloved Son, listen to Him!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is My beloved Son, listen to Him!” <a href="/lsb/mark/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is My beloved Son, listen to Him!” <a href="/amp/mark/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him and obey Him!” <a href="/csb/mark/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A cloud appeared, overshadowing them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my beloved Son; listen to him! ” <a href="/hcsb/mark/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A cloud appeared, overshadowing them, and a voice came from the cloud: This is My beloved Son; listen to Him! <a href="/asv/mark/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him. <a href="/cev/mark/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The shadow of a cloud passed over and covered them. From the cloud a voice said, "This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to what he says!" <a href="/erv/mark/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him. <a href="/gwt/mark/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then a cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud and said, "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!" <a href="/gnt/mark/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then a cloud appeared and covered them with its shadow, and a voice came from the cloud, "This is my own dear Son--listen to him!" <a href="/isv/mark/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then a cloud appeared and overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud and said, "This is my Son, whom I love. Keep on listening to him!" <a href="/net/mark/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came from the cloud, "This is my one dear Son. Listen to him!" <a href="/nheb/mark/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." <a href="/wbt/mark/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then there came a cloud spreading over them, and a voice issued from the cloud, "This is my Son, dearly loved: listen to Him."<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/mark/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/web/mark/9.htm">World English Bible</a> A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them, and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, the Beloved, hear Him”; <a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them, and there came a voice out of the cloud: "This is My Son, the beloved; listen to Him." <a href="/ylt/mark/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them, and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, 'This is My Son -- the Beloved, hear ye him;' <a href="/slt/mark/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a cloud was overshadowing them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my dearly beloved Son: hear ye him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there was a cloud overshadowing them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my most beloved son; hear ye him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And there was a cloud overshadowing them. And a voice came from the cloud, saying: “This is my most beloved Son. Listen to him.” <a href="/nabre/mark/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there was a cloud overshadowing them, and a voice out of the cloud said, This is my beloved Son; hear him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And there was a cloud and it was a shelter about them, and a voice from the cloud which said, “This is my Beloved Son, hear him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And there was a cloud that overshadowed them; and a voice came from the cloud, This is my beloved Son; hear him. <a href="/godbey/mark/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there was a cloud overshadowing them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear ye Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. <a href="/mace/mark/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then a cloud surrounded them, and a voice from the cloud, said, "this is my beloved son, hear him." <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then there came a cloud spreading over them, and a voice issued from the cloud, "This is my Son, dearly loved: listen to Him." <a href="/worrell/mark/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And there came a cloud overshadowing them; and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, the Beloved; hear ye Him." <a href="/worsley/mark/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there was a cloud overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, hear ye Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/9-7.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2753" 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/mark/9.htm">The Transfiguration</a> …6For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say. 7<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</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/1982.htm" title="1982: episkiazousa (V-PPA-NFS) -- To overshadow, envelop; to cast a shade upon, i.e. to envelop in a haze of brilliancy.">and enveloped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- 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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnē (N-NFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">a voice</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.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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: nephelēs (N-GFS) -- A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud.">cloud:</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētos (Adj-NMS) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son.</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouete (V-PMA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">Listen</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.">to Him!”</a> 8Suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no one with them except Jesus.…<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="/luke/9-35.htm">Luke 9:35</a> And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!” <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">2 Peter 1:17</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.” <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/john/12-28.htm">John 12:28</a> Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” <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="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a> On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/john/5-37.htm">John 5:37</a> And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form, <a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Acts 3:22</a> For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you. <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Hebrews 12:25</a> See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven? <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11-12</a> Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. / “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.a cloud.<a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34</a> Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-12</a> And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD, … <a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Psalm 97:2</a> Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.This.<a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Mark 1:11</a> And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.<a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.hear.<a href="/exodus/23-21.htm">Exodus 23:21,22</a> Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him… <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15-19</a> The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; … <a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Acts 3:22,23</a> For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-4.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Enveloped</a> <a href="/matthew/13-26.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/mark/8-18.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/nahum/1-14.htm">Issued</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Overshadowed</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Overshadowing</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/mark/5-7.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/mark/12-6.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/mark/12-29.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Enveloped</a> <a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/mark/12-29.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Issued</a> <a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Overshadowed</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Overshadowing</a> <a href="/mark/11-8.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/mark/9-25.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 9</div>1. <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Jesus is transfigured.</a> 11. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;</a> 30. <a href="/mark/9-30.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 33. <a href="/mark/9-33.htm">exhorts his disciples to humility;</a> 38. <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, </a> 42. <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">nor to give offense to any of the faithful.</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'; 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In the Old Testament, a cloud led the Israelites by day during their exodus from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>). The cloud here on the Mount of Transfiguration symbolizes divine presence and approval. The enveloping nature of the cloud suggests God's intimate involvement and protection, reminiscent of the Shekinah glory that filled the tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a>).and a voice came from the cloud The voice from the cloud is a direct communication from God, similar to the voice heard at Jesus' baptism (<a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Mark 1:11</a>). This divine voice underscores the authority and identity of Jesus, affirming His mission and divinity. In Jewish tradition, a heavenly voice, or "bat kol," was considered a rare and significant event, indicating God's direct intervention or message.“This is My beloved Son. The declaration "This is My beloved Son" echoes <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a>, a messianic psalm that speaks of the anointed king. This phrase confirms Jesus' unique relationship with the Father, affirming His divine sonship and messianic role. The term "beloved" emphasizes the deep love and approval of the Father, distinguishing Jesus from all others.Listen to Him!” The command to "Listen to Him" highlights Jesus as the ultimate prophet and teacher, surpassing Moses and Elijah, who were also present at the Transfiguration. This directive recalls <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>, where Moses speaks of a prophet like him whom the people must listen to. It underscores the authority of Jesus' teachings and the necessity of obedience to His words, marking Him as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in the passage, identified as God's beloved Son. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter,_james,_and_john.htm">Peter, James, and John</a> The three disciples present with Jesus during the Transfiguration. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_cloud.htm">The Cloud</a> Represents the divine presence of God, reminiscent of the Shekinah glory in the Old Testament. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_voice_from_the_cloud.htm">The Voice from the Cloud</a> God the Father affirming Jesus' divine sonship and authority. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_transfiguration.htm">The Transfiguration</a> A pivotal event where Jesus' divine nature is revealed to the disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_affirmation.htm">Divine Affirmation</a> God the Father affirms Jesus' identity and authority. This calls us to recognize and honor Jesus as the Son of God in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a> The command to "Listen to Him" underscores the necessity of heeding Jesus' teachings and commands. We should prioritize His words in our daily decisions and spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a> The cloud signifies God's presence and glory. We are reminded of God's nearness and His desire to reveal Himself to us. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_revelation.htm">Transformation through Revelation</a> The Transfiguration reveals Jesus' divine nature. As believers, we are called to be transformed by the renewing of our minds through the revelation of Christ. <a href="/topical/w/witness_and_testimony.htm">Witness and Testimony</a> Like Peter, James, and John, we are witnesses to Christ's glory and are called to testify of His majesty to others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 9</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_thought_crime.htm">What signifies Jesus as God's beloved, well-pleased Son?</a> <a href="/q/what_shows_jesus_as_god's_beloved_son.htm">What signifies Jesus as God's beloved, well-pleased Son?</a> <a href="/q/is_matthew_17_5_a_literary_addition.htm">In Matthew 17:5, a voice from a cloud proclaims Jesus as God’s Son. Could this be a literary or theological addition rather than an actual historical occurrence? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'you_are_my_son'_signify.htm">What does "You are my Son" signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) This is my beloved Son.--It will be noted that St. Mark omits the words "in whom I am well pleased."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - There came a cloud overshadowing them. The cloud enfolded them all, so that they could not be seen, it was so ample and dense, and yet so bright and shining. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a>) says it was "a ought cloud. The cloud was a symbol of the grandeur and unapproachable glory of God. The disciples were admitted within this cloud that they might have a foretaste of future glory, and that they might be witnesses of what took place under the cloud, and especially that they might be able to give evidence throughout all ages of the voice which they heard come out of the cloud from "the excellent glory" (the expression is equivalent to the Hebrew "Shechinah," and St. Peter says (<a href="/2_peter/1-18.htm">2 Peter 1:18</a>), it came from heaven), This is my beloved Son: hear ye him. But at the same time that this cloud was the symbol, it was also the veil of Deity, of the glory of Deity. "He maketh the clouds his chariot," says the psalmist (<a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3</a>). Moreover, the cloud abated and subdued the splendor of Christ's appearance, which otherwise the mortal eyes of the disciples could not have borne. It will be observed that St. Mark omits the words, found in St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a>)," in whom I am well pleased." So does St. Luke. But it is remarkable that they are found in St. Peter (<a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">2 Peter 1:17</a>); from whence we might have expected to find them here. In St. Luke (<a href="/luke/9-35.htm">Luke 9:35</a>) the most approved readings give, "This is my Son, my chosen (ἐκλελεγμένος)." The words, "my beloved Son," are impressed upon us in order that epithets so sweet and endearing might kindle our love and devotion. "Hear ye him" - not Moses, who has now departed, but Christ himself, the new Author of a new Law. "Hear ye him" was not said when our Lord was baptized, because he was then only just proclaimed to the world. But now these words signify the abolition of the old dispensation, and the establishment of the new covenant in Christ. <a href="/commentaries/mark/9-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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] enveloped ἐπισκιάζουσα (episkiazousa) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine 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, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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 καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a voice φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. came 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. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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: νεφέλης (nephelēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3507.htm">Strong's 3507: </a> A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud. “This Οὗτός (Houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. beloved ἀγαπητός (agapētos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. Son. Υἱός (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. Listen ἀκούετε (akouete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. to Him!” 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. 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