Parallel Verses English Standard Version As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. King James Bible While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. American Standard Version And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. Douay-Rheims Bible And as he spoke these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them; and they were afraid, when they entered into the cloud. English Revised Version And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. Webster's Bible Translation While he was thus speaking, there came a cloud and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. Weymouth New Testament 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. Luke 9:34 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesA cloud "A strange peculiarity has been noticed about Hermon, in the extreme rapidity of the formation of cloud on the summit. In a few minutes a thick cap forms over the top of the mountain, and as quickly disperses and entirely disappears" (Edersheim). Overshadowed them (ἐπεσκίαζεν) A beautiful imperfect: "began to overshadow them;" thus harmonizing with the words, "as they entered into." Them (αὐτοὺς) must, I think, be confined to Moses, Elias, and Jesus. Grammatically, it might include all the six; but the disciples hear the voice out of the cloud, and the cloud, as a symbol of the divine presence, rests on these three as a sign to the disciples. See Exodus 14:19; Exodus 19:16; 1 Kings 8:10; Psalm 104:3. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge there. Psalm 18:9-11 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet... and they. Judges 6:22 And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas... Judges 13:22 And Manoah said to his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God. Cross References Matthew 17:5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." Luke 9:33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah"--not knowing what he said. Luke 9:35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!" Jump to Previous Afraid Appeared Awe-Struck Cloud Entered Entering Enveloped Fear Feared Formed Full Overshadow Overshadowed Shade Speaking SpreadJump to Next Afraid Appeared Awe-Struck Cloud Entered Entering Enveloped Fear Feared Formed Full Overshadow Overshadowed Shade Speaking SpreadLinks Luke 9:34 NIVLuke 9:34 NLT Luke 9:34 ESV Luke 9:34 NASB Luke 9:34 KJV Luke 9:34 Bible Apps Luke 9:34 Biblia Paralela Luke 9:34 Chinese Bible Luke 9:34 French Bible Luke 9:34 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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