Matthew 17:3
ContextNET © | Then Moses 1 and Elijah 2 also appeared before them, talking with him. |
NIV © | Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. |
NASB © | And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. |
NLT © | Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. |
MSG © | Then they realized that Moses and Elijah were also there in deep conversation with him. |
BBE © | And Moses and Elijah came before their eyes, talking with him. |
NRSV © | Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. |
NKJV © | And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. |
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NET © | Then Moses 1 and Elijah 2 also appeared before them, talking with him. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “And behold, Moses.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1). 2 sn Commentators and scholars discuss why Moses and Elijah are present. The most likely explanation is that Moses represents the prophetic office (Acts 3:18-22) and Elijah pictures the presence of the last days (Mal 4:5-6), the prophet of the eschaton (the end times). |