Mark 9:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then they saw Eliyahu and Moshe speaking with Yeshua.

Berean Standard Bible:

And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

American Standard Version:

And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} there appeared^{G3700} unto them^{G846} Elias^{G2243} with^{G4862} Moses^{G3475}: and^{G2532} they were^{G2258} talking^{G4814} with Jesus^{G2424}.

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Commentary for Mark 9:4

Mark 9:4 is part of the narrative known as the Transfiguration, a pivotal event in the Gospel of Mark. This verse captures a moment when Jesus is revealed in his divine glory to three of his disciples: Peter, James, and John. The appearance of Elijah and Moses with Jesus is significant for several reasons.

Firstly, it links Jesus to the Law and the Prophets, with Moses representing the Law (the Torah) and Elijah representing the Prophets. This connection underscores Jesus' role as the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and the one who brings the old covenant to its completion and inaugurates the new covenant.

Secondly, the presence of these two figures from the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) serves to validate Jesus' ministry and mission. Elijah was expected to return before the coming of the Messiah, as predicted by the prophet Malachi (Malachi 4:5-6). Moses' presence recalls the hope for a prophet like him, whom God promised to raise up (Deuteronomy 18:15, 18). Thus, their interaction with Jesus on the mountain is a powerful endorsement of his identity as the Messiah and his authority to teach and lead.

Historically, this event would have resonated deeply with early Jewish Christians, who would have understood the significance of these figures and their connection to Jesus. It also would have provided a theological foundation for the early church's understanding of Jesus as the bridge between the old covenant and the new, emphasizing continuity and fulfillment rather than replacement.

In summary, Mark 9:4 encapsulates a revelatory moment that confirms Jesus' divine identity, his continuity with the Jewish religious tradition, and his role as the promised Messiah who is endorsed by the great figures of Israel's past. This verse, along with the broader Transfiguration account, serves as a turning point in the Gospel narrative, setting the stage for Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where he will face his destiny of suffering, death, and resurrection.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3700
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὀπτάνομαι
   Transliteration: optánomai
   Pronunciation: op'-tom-ahee
   Description: a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ; which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of ὁράω; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from βλέπω, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from εἴδω, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while θεάομαι, and still more emphatically its intensive θεωρέω, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and σκοπέω a watching from a distance):--appear, look, see, shew self.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2243
   There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἡλίας
   Transliteration: Hēlías
   Pronunciation: hay-lee'-as
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אֵלִיָּה); Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite:--Elias.
   
5. Strong's Number: G4862
   There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σύν
   Transliteration: sýn
   Pronunciation: soon
   Description: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3475
   There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Μωσεύς
   Transliteration: Mōseús
   Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
   Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2258
   There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἦν
   Transliteration: ēn
   Pronunciation: ane
   Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4814
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συλλαλέω
   Transliteration: syllaléō
   Pronunciation: sool-lal-eh'-o
   Description: from σύν and λαλέω; to talk together, i.e. converse:--commune (confer, talk) with, speak among.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.