Matthew 17:3
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.”
ἰδού
Behold, look, see. Idou. Scripture uses this word to arrest attention before something significant. God is about to speak. Pay attention.
ὀπτάνομαι
it appeared
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ὀπτάνομαι
To see, to appear, to be visible. He appeared to Peter then to the twelve. The resurrection appearances were real physical encounters not visions or hallucinations.
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Μωσεύς
Moses
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Μωσεύς
Moses, the Hebrew lawgiver. Mōseús. God spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to a friend, yet Moses pointed beyond himself to one greater. Look to the one he foretold.
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Ἡλίας
Elijah
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Ἡλίας
Elijah, the prophet. Hēlías. He came to turn hearts back to the Father, and another came in his spirit before the Messiah. Recognize the prophets God sends.
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συλλαλέω
talking
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συλλαλέω
Converse together, talk with one another. Syllaleō. Moses and Elijah appeared and conversed with Jesus on the mountain of transfiguration. Sacred dialogue happens in the presence of glory. Seek it.
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