Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2580 Jesus Christ, transfiguration of

2580 Jesus Christ, transfiguration of

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The revelation of the glory of Jesus Christ, shortly before his death, at which his disciples caught sight of him in his full majesty. The transfiguration brought home to the disciples that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

The glory of Jesus Christ is revealed at the transfiguration

Jesus Christ prepares for his glory to be revealed

Luke 9:28 pp Matthew 17:1 pp Mark 9:2

Jesus Christ is visibly transfigured

Matthew 17:2 pp Mark 9:2-3 pp Luke 9:29 The transfiguration was a glimpse of Jesus Christ's glory whereby his physical appearance was visibly changed.

The disciples are eye-witnesses of Jesus Christ's glory

Matthew 17:6 See also Mark 9:9; Luke 9:32; John 1:14; 2 Peter 1:16

Moses and Elijah appear at the transfiguration

Luke 9:30-31 pp Matthew 17:3 pp Mark 9:4 “departure” refers to Jesus Christ's death.

God's voice is heard at the transfiguration

Matthew 17:5 pp Mark 9:7 pp Luke 9:35 God the Father's voice is heard authenticating Jesus Christ's ministry. See also Matthew 3:17 pp Mark 1:11 pp Luke 3:22; 2 Peter 1:17-18

The disciples' response to the transfiguration

Peter's wish to build shelters

Matthew 17:4 pp Mark 9:5-6 pp Luke 9:33

Fear

Matthew 17:6-7; Mark 9:6; Luke 9:34

Questioning and confusion

Matthew 17:10 pp Mark 9:10-11

They keep to themselves what they have seen and heard

Luke 9:36 pp Matthew 17:9-10 pp Mark 9:9-10 These verses reiterate that Jesus Christ's full glory was hidden from the world until his resurrection.