Bible Strands
Luke 9:30
Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — During Jesus’ prayer on the mountain, two men identified as Moses and Elijah appear and begin speaking directly to Him, immediately following the visible transformation of His face and garments.
The words — The Greek verb συνελάλουν (sunelaloun) literally means "were talking" or "were conversing," indicating a continuous, mutual dialogue rather than a brief exchange.
The thread — The presence of these figures links to the law given through Moses and the prophetic ministry of Elijah, as noted in Luke 1:17 and John 1:17.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to acknowledge that Jesus stands as the fulfillment of Israel’s foundational revelation, demanding allegiance to His person rather than to past institutions alone.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
Cross-references
- Luke 1:17 And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
- John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 3:7 Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
- Hebrews 3:3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
- Matthew 17:3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
- Mark 9:4 And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
- Luke 9:19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”
- Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.
- Luke 24:44 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
- Romans 3:21 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets.