Mar 9:7 | TNotes | STEP | 9:7 a cloud: Cp. Exod 40:34-35 . • The voice from the cloud issued a stern rebuke of Peter’s suggestion: This is my dearly loved Son —not an equal of Moses and Elijah. God’s voice also confirmed Peter’s earlier confession (Mark 8:29 ), and it indirectly rebuked Peter for rejecting Jesus’ prediction of his suffering (8:32 ) by telling him and the other disciples to listen to him .

bExod 40:34-35►

cMark 8:29►

‏ Mark 9:7

9:7 ^a a cloud: Cp. Exod 40:34-35 ^b.

• The voice from the cloud issued a stern rebuke of Peter’s suggestion: This is my dearly loved Son—not an equal of Moses and Elijah. God’s voice also confirmed Peter’s earlier confession (Mark 8:29 ^c), and it indirectly rebuked Peter for rejecting Jesus’ prediction of his suffering (8:32 ^d) by telling him and the other disciples to listen to him.