King James Version
Matthew 17:6 in the King James Version says “And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 17 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.”
Matthew 17:6 · KJV
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
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.
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“on”
G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
“face”
G4383the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“afraid”
G5399to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
“were sore”
G4970of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e., in a high degree, much
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