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Mark 9:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Mark 9:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.”
Mark 9:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 9:3
Mark emphasizes the supernatural brilliance of Jesus' transfigured appearance: His garments became 'shining, exceeding white as snow' (στίλβοντα λευκὰ λίαν ὡς χιών), with such intensity that 'no fuller on earth can white them' (οἷα γναφεὺς ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς οὐ δύναται οὕτως λευκᾶναι). A 'fuller' (gnapheus) was a launderer who bleached cloth—Mark's point is that no human process could achieve this brilliance. This supernatural whiteness signifies divine holiness, purity, and glory. White garments in Scripture symbolize righteousness (Revelation 3:4-5; 19:8) and angelic/divine presence (Daniel 7:9; Ma...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 9:3
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“and his clothing white as snow.”
“and one who was ancient of days sat: his clothing was white as snow”
“My lord, you know. He said to me”
“and behold”
“my soul. Yahweh”
“it snowed on Zalmon.”
“Four days ago, I was fasting until this hour, and at the ninth hour,{3:00 P. M.} I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,,And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,,,,,,,,,”
“and I will be clean. Wash me”