Bible Strands
Luke 9:34
While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — While Peter is still speaking after suggesting three shelters, a cloud appears and envelops Jesus and the disciples.
The words — ἐπεσκίαζεν (epeskiazen) literally means "was overshadowing," describing the cloud's action over the group.
The thread — This cloud imagery echoes Exodus 40:34, where it covers the tabernacle, and parallels Matthew 17:5, where a cloud envelops the disciples before a voice speaks.
Why it lands — The text records the disciples' fear as they enter the cloud, asking readers to recognize the moment as a divine interruption that demands attention before the voice's command.
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The Greek words
King James Version
While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
Cross-references
- Exodus 40:34 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
- Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
- Exodus 14:19 And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them,
- Judges 6:22 When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!”
- Judges 13:22 “We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!”
- Psalms 18:9 He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.
- Isaiah 19:1 This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.
- Mark 9:7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!”
- Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
- Daniel 10:8 So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.