Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. New Living Translation His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. English Standard Version His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. Berean Standard Bible His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. Berean Literal Bible And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. King James Bible His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: New King James Version His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. New American Standard Bible And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. NASB 1995 And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. NASB 1977 And his appearance was like lightning, and his garment as white as snow; Legacy Standard Bible And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. Amplified Bible The angel’s appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow. Christian Standard Bible His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. Holman Christian Standard Bible His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. American Standard Version His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow: Contemporary English Version The angel looked as bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. English Revised Version His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow: GOD'S WORD® Translation He was as bright as lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow. Good News Translation His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. International Standard Version His appearance was bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. Majority Standard Bible His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. NET Bible His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. New Heart English Bible His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. Webster's Bible Translation His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. Weymouth New Testament His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. World English Bible His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his countenance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow, Berean Literal Bible And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. Young's Literal Translation and his countenance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow, Smith's Literal Translation And his aspect was as lightning, and his garment white as snow. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow. Catholic Public Domain Version Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow. New American Bible His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. New Revised Standard Version His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHis appearance was like lightning, and his garments white as snow. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And his appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHis appearance was like lightning, and his raiment was white as snow. Godbey New Testament And his countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. Haweis New Testament His aspect was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow. Mace New Testament his aspect was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. Weymouth New Testament His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. Worrell New Testament And his appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow; Worsley New Testament (and his countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Resurrection…2Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.… Cross References Daniel 10:6 His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. Revelation 1:14-15 The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. Ezekiel 1:13-14 In the midst of the living creatures was the appearance of glowing coals of fire, or of torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it. / The creatures were darting back and forth as quickly as flashes of lightning. Mark 16:5 When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. Luke 24:4 While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. Acts 1:10 They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. Daniel 7:9 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. Exodus 34:29-30 And when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD. / Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him. Matthew 17:2 There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. Revelation 10:1 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. 2 Kings 6:17 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. John 20:12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. Daniel 12:6-7 One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?” / And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” Acts 6:15 All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Judges 13:6 So the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. Treasury of Scripture His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: countenance. Matthew 17:2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Psalm 104:4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: Ezekiel 1:4-14 And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire… his raiment. Mark 9:3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. Mark 16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. Acts 1:10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Jump to Previous Appearance Clothes Clothing Countenance Form Lightning Raiment Shining Snow WhiteJump to Next Appearance Clothes Clothing Countenance Form Lightning Raiment Shining Snow WhiteMatthew 28 1. Christ's resurrection is declared by an angel to the women.9. He himself appears unto them. 11. The chief priests pay the soldiers to say that he was stolen out of his tomb. 16. Christ appears to his disciples, 18. and sends them to baptize and teach all nations. His appearance was like lightning The description of the angel's appearance as "like lightning" emphasizes the divine and supernatural nature of the being. Lightning is often associated with God's power and presence in the Bible, as seen in Exodus 19:16 during the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. This imagery conveys a sense of awe and fear, highlighting the angel's role as a messenger of God. The brightness and suddenness of lightning also symbolize the revelation of God's truth and the breaking in of the divine into the earthly realm. This description aligns with other biblical accounts of angelic appearances, such as in Daniel 10:6, where an angel is described with a face like lightning. and his clothes were white as snow Persons / Places / Events 1. The Angel of the LordThe angel is a divine messenger who appears at the tomb of Jesus. His appearance is described as being like lightning, symbolizing divine power and purity. 2. The Tomb of Jesus The location where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion. It is the setting for the resurrection event, a pivotal moment in Christian faith. 3. The Resurrection of Jesus This event marks the victory over death and sin, affirming Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. Teaching Points Divine Presence and PowerThe angel's appearance as "like lightning" signifies the power and majesty of God. Believers are reminded of the awe-inspiring nature of God's presence and His ability to intervene powerfully in human history. Purity and Holiness The description of the angel's clothes as "white as snow" symbolizes purity and holiness. Christians are called to pursue holiness in their own lives, reflecting the purity of Christ. Assurance of the Resurrection The angel's presence at the tomb serves as a divine confirmation of Jesus' resurrection. This event assures believers of the truth of the resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Fear and Reverence The reaction to the angel's appearance often includes fear and reverence. Believers are encouraged to approach God with a sense of reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and power.(3) Like lightning.--The word employed by St. Luke to describe the "raiment has the same force. The "white as snow" has its counterpart in the record of the Transfiguration (Mark 9:3) and the vision of the Ancient of Days in Daniel 7:9.Verse 3. - His countenance (ἰδέα, appearance) was like lightning. The angel's aspect was as bright and startling as the flash of lightning (comp. Ezekiel 1:14; Daniel 10:6). His raiment white as snow. Pure and glistening, like the effect of the Transfiguration on the Lord (Matthew 18:2; comp. Acts 1:10; Revelation 10:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Hisαὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular 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. appearance εἰδέα (eidea) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2397: Form, outward appearance. From eido; a sight, i.e. Aspect. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. lightning, ἀστραπὴ (astrapē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 796: A flash of lightning, brightness, luster. From astrapto; lightning; by analogy, glare. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular 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. clothing ἔνδυμα (endyma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 1742: A garment, raiment, clothing. From enduo; apparel. white λευκὸν (leukon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3022: White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. snow. χιών (chiōn) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5510: Snow. Perhaps akin to the base of chasma or cheimon; snow. Links Matthew 28:3 NIVMatthew 28:3 NLT Matthew 28:3 ESV Matthew 28:3 NASB Matthew 28:3 KJV Matthew 28:3 BibleApps.com Matthew 28:3 Biblia Paralela Matthew 28:3 Chinese Bible Matthew 28:3 French Bible Matthew 28:3 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 28:3 His appearance was like lightning and his (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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