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The Law and the Prophets
Scholars explain that the appearance of Moses and Elijah is highly symbolic. Moses represents the Law, and Elijah represents the Prophets. Their presence together, speaking with Jesus, signifies that the entire Old Testament points to and is fulfilled in Him.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 9:4
Elijah with Moses (Ελειας συν Μωυσε). Matthew and Luke have "Moses and Elijah." Both, as a matter of fact were prophets and both d…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 9:2–6
19th Century
Preacher
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 9:4
Why the appearance of Elijah and Moses? If what the disciples saw was a glimpse of Jesus’ final state of glory, then Moses and Elijah’s function is…
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John Gill
On Mark 9:4
17th Century
Pastor
And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses
Or Moses and Elias, as all the Oriental versions read, as in Mt. 17:3,…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 9:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Here is a prediction of the near approach of Christ's kingdom. A glimpse of that kingdom was given in the transfiguration of Christ. It is good to …