Bible Strands
Luke 9:35
And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — A voice speaks from the cloud that just enveloped Jesus, Peter, James, and John, addressing the disciples who entered the cloud in fear.
The words — φωνὴ (phōnē) means "a voice" and νεφέλης (nephelēs) means "cloud," identifying the divine source and the visible medium of the revelation.
The thread — The declaration parallels the heavenly voice at the Jordan (Luke 3:22; Matthew 3:17) and aligns with the apostolic citation of Moses’ warning to heed a prophet raised from the people (Acts 3:22).
Why it lands — The text commands immediate attention to Jesus’ authority, requiring the reader to prioritize his teaching over competing visions or interpretations.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
Cross-references
- Luke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
- Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
- Acts 3:22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.
- Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
- Hebrews 3:15 As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.”
- Hebrews 5:9 And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
- Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
- John 3:35 The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands.
- John 5:22 Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,
- Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.