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Matthew 17:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 17:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 17 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
Matthew 17:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 17:5
The Father's voice from the cloud—'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him'—echoes His baptismal declaration (3:17) with the addition: 'hear ye him.' This command elevates Jesus' authority above Moses and Elijah. The 'bright cloud' represents divine presence (Shekinah), recalling the cloud guiding Israel (Exodus 13:21-22) and filling the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34). God's audible affirmation authenticates Jesus as the Prophet greater than Moses whom Israel must hear (Deuteronomy 18:15).
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Cross-References for Matthew 17:5
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“a voice out of the heavens said”
“of your brothers”
“overshadowing them”
“lest perhaps we drift away.”
“You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
“and has given all things into his hand.”
“he is coming with the clouds”
“a cloud came and overshadowed them”
“saying You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”