Mark 9:4
New International Version
And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

New Living Translation
Then Elijah and Moses appeared and began talking with Jesus.

English Standard Version
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

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

Berean Literal Bible
And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

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

New King James Version
And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

New American Standard Bible
And Elijah appeared to them along with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

NASB 1995
Elijah appeared to them along with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

NASB 1977
And Elijah appeared to them along with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Elijah appeared to them along with Moses and they were conversing with Jesus.

Amplified Bible
Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were having a conversation with Jesus.

Christian Standard Bible
Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

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

Contemporary English Version
Then Elijah and Moses appeared and were talking with Jesus.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Elijah and Moses appeared to them and were talking with Jesus.

Good News Translation
Then the three disciples saw Elijah and Moses talking with Jesus.

International Standard Version
Then Elijah appeared to them, accompanied by Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

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

NET Bible
Then Elijah appeared before them along with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

New Heart English Bible
Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there appeared to them Elijah, with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover there appeared to them Elijah accompanied by Moses; and the two were conversing with Jesus,

World English Bible
Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Elias was seen to them, with Moses: and they were speaking together with Jesus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there appeared to them Elias with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were speaking with Jesus.

New American Bible
Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Elijah and Moses appeared to them as they were speaking with Yeshua.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And there appeared to them Elijah, with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

Godbey New Testament
And Elijah was seen by them with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

Haweis New Testament
And there appeared to him Elias with Moses: and they were conversing with Jesus.

Mace New Testament
Moses and Elias likewise appear'd, and were in conference with Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover there appeared to them Elijah accompanied by Moses; and the two were conversing with Jesus,

Worrell New Testament
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

Worsley New Testament
And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Transfiguration
3His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. 4And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. 5Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”…

Cross References
Matthew 17:3
Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

Luke 9:30-31
Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. / They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

Exodus 24:15-18
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, / and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. ...

Deuteronomy 18:15-18
The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. / This is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God or see this great fire anymore, so that we will not die!” / Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well. ...

1 Kings 19:8-13
So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. / There Elijah entered a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” / “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” ...

Malachi 4:4-5
“Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb. / Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

Matthew 11:13-14
For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. / And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

Luke 16:16
The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:21-22
But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. / And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,

Hebrews 3:1-6
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. / He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. / 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. ...

2 Peter 1:16-18
For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. / For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

Revelation 11:3-6
And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” / These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. / If anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouths and devours their enemies. In this way, anyone who wants to harm them must be killed. ...

Exodus 33:18-23
Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.” / “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” / But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” ...

Numbers 12:6-8
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. / But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house. / I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”


Treasury of Scripture

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

appeared.

Matthew 11:13
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Matthew 17:3,4
And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him…

Luke 9:19,30,31
They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again…

Elias.

2 Kings 2:11,12
And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven…

Elijah.

Deuteronomy 34:5,6
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD…

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Mark 9
1. Jesus is transfigured.
11. He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;
14. casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;
30. foretells his death and resurrection;
33. exhorts his disciples to humility;
38. bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them,
42. nor to give offense to any of the faithful.














And Elijah and Moses appeared before them
This phrase introduces two of the most significant figures from the Old Testament, Elijah and Moses, who appear before Jesus and His disciples during the Transfiguration. Elijah, a prophet known for his zealous defense of the worship of Yahweh, represents the prophetic tradition. Moses, the great lawgiver, represents the Law. Their appearance signifies the fulfillment of both the Law and the Prophets in Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "appeared" (ὤφθησαν, ophthēsan) suggests a supernatural revelation, indicating that this was not a mere vision but a divine manifestation. Historically, both figures had mysterious departures from the earth—Moses was buried by God in an unknown location, and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. Their presence here underscores the continuity and culmination of God's redemptive plan through Jesus.

talking with Jesus
The Greek word for "talking" (συλλαλοῦντες, syllalountes) implies a conversation or dialogue, suggesting an intimate and purposeful exchange. This conversation is not recorded in detail in Mark, but Luke 9:31 provides insight, noting they spoke of Jesus' "departure" (exodus) which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. This term "exodus" is rich with meaning, evoking the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and pointing to Jesus' impending death, resurrection, and ascension as the ultimate act of deliverance. The presence of Elijah and Moses in this dialogue highlights the divine endorsement of Jesus' mission and the fulfillment of God's promises. It serves as a powerful affirmation to the disciples of Jesus' identity as the Messiah, the one who brings to completion the work begun in the Law and the Prophets. This moment is a profound revelation of Jesus' divine glory and His central role in salvation history.

Verse 4. - And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses. Moses and Elijah were there because Moses was the lawgiver of the old covenant, and Elijah was conspicuous among the prophets; so that they were the representatives, the one of the Law, and the other of the "goodly fellowship of the prophets. They appear together to bear witness to Christ as the true Messiah, the Savior of the world, prefigured in the Law, and foretold by the prophets. They appear to bear witness to him, and then to resign their offices to the great Lawgiver and Prophet whom they foreshadowed. Then, further, Moses died, but Elijah was translated. Moses, therefore, represents the dead saints who shall rise from their graves and come forth at his coming, while Elijah represents those who shall be found alive at his advent. Our Lord brought with him, at his transfiguration, Moses who had died, and Elijah who had been translated, that he might show his power over both "the quick and the dead." St. Luke 9:31 says that Moses and Elijah "appeared in glory, and spake of his decease (τὴν ἔξοδον αὐτοῦ) which he should accomplish at Jerusalem." They appeared in glory; the Divine splendor irradiated them. They "spake of his decease," literally, his departure - his departure not only out of Jerusalem, but out of this life, by his death upon the cross. The death of Christ was thus shown to be the ultimate end to which the Law and the prophets pointed. Even in that hour of his glory, on the Mount of Transfiguration, this was their theme; and thus the disciples were nerved to look with hope and faith to that which they had contemplated with dismay.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Elijah
Ἠλίας (Ēlias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2243: Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.

[and]
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

Moses
Μωϋσεῖ (Mōusei)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.

appeared
ὤφθη (ōphthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

before them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

talking with
συλλαλοῦντες (syllalountes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4814: To talk with, discuss. From sun and laleo; to talk together, i.e. Converse.

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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