Matthew 17:5-6
17:5 a a bright cloud overshadowed them: Such an occurrence accompanied God’s presence among the ancient Israelites during Moses’ ministry (see Exod 24:15-18 b; 25:8 c; 29:45-46 d; 40:34-38 e).• my dearly loved Son: The Father was confirming what Peter had previously affirmed (Matt 16:16-17 f).
• They should listen to him because Jesus is God’s Son, who, as a prophet, reveals God’s will (11:27 g; see Deut 18:15 h, 18 i; Acts 3:22-23 j; 7:37 k).
Summary for Matt 17:6-7: 17:6-7 l Such a response is typical for encounters with God’s glory (e.g., Isa 6:5 m; Dan 8:17 n; 10:9 o, 15-19 p; Rev 1:17 q).
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