Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
There His whole appearance was [miraculously] changed in front of them. His face shone [as brilliantly] as the sun and His clothing became as bright as light.
New American Standard Bible
And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.
King James Version
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Holman Bible
He was transformed
International Standard Version
His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
A Conservative Version
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
American Standard Version
and he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
Amplified
And His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone [with heavenly glory, clear and bright] like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.
Anderson New Testament
and he was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.
Bible in Basic English
And he was changed in form before them; and his face was shining like the sun, and his clothing became white as light.
Common New Testament
And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and was transfigured before them; his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Darby Translation
And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;
Godbey New Testament
And was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
Goodspeed New Testament
And his appearance underwent a change in their presence and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
John Wesley New Testament
And was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Julia Smith Translation
And he was transformed before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
King James 2000
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became bright as the light.
Modern King James verseion
And He was transfigured before them. And His face shone as the sun, and His clothing was white as the light.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothes were as white as the light.
Moffatt New Testament
in their presence he was transfigured, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes turned white as light.
Montgomery New Testament
Here he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
NET Bible
And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
New Heart English Bible
He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Noyes New Testament
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun; and his garments became white as the light.
Sawyer New Testament
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
The Emphasized Bible
and was transformed before them, - and his face shone as the sun, and, his garments, became white as the light.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And he was transformed before them; and his face shone as the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
Twentieth Century New Testament
There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shown like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
Webster
And he was transfigured before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Weymouth New Testament
There in their presence His form underwent a change; His face shone like the sun, and His raiment became as white as the light.
Williams New Testament
And in their presence His appearance was changed and His face shone like the sun, and His clothes turned as white as light.
World English Bible
He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Worrell New Testament
and He was transfigured before them; and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
Worsley New Testament
and was transfigured before them: and his face shone like the sun, and his raiment became white as the light.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments did become white as the light,
Themes
Christ Appearance » His personal appearance figuratively described
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
Glory of Christ » In his transfiguration
Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
Face » Shining » Shining faces, general references to
Face » Transfiguring of » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
Light » Described as » White and pure
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Had radiant faces
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
Topics
Interlinear
Emprosthen
δέ
De
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184
Usage: 0
Hos
ὡς
Hos
Usage: 417
himation
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Smith
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 17:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Transfiguration
1 And after six days [had passed], Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John aside and went up into a high mountain [i.e., an unidentified mountain nearby]. 2 There His whole appearance was [miraculously] changed in front of them. His face shone [as brilliantly] as the sun and His clothing became as bright as light. 3 Then suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 28:3
He appeared as [brilliant] lightning and his clothing was white as snow.
Revelation 10:1
And I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was covered by a cloud and there was a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun and his legs were like pillars of fire.
Mark 9:3
His clothing became dazzling and extremely white; whiter than anyone in the world could [possibly] launder them.
Luke 9:29
And as He was praying, the appearance of His face was [miraculously] changed and His clothing became dazzling white.
John 1:14
[Eventually] this Word became a human being and lived among us [Note: The word "lived" here refers to pitching a temporary tent]. (And we saw His splendor; such splendor as belongs to the Father's only Son), full of God's favor and truth.
John 17:24
"Father, I want those you gave me [i.e., the apostles, see verse 6] to be with me where I am [going], so they will see my splendor [i.e., in heaven], which you have given me, for you loved me before the creation of the world.
Acts 26:13-15
[Then] along the road, about noon, O King, I saw a light from the sky, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those traveling with me.
Romans 12:2
And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God's will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
Philippians 2:6-7
He existed in the form of God [i.e., He shared God's very nature], but did not consider [remaining] equal with God something [to continue] to hold onto.
Revelation 1:13-17
and in the middle of the lampstands I saw someone [who looked] like a son of man [i.e., Jesus. See verses 17-18]. He was dressed in a robe that reached down to His feet and He had a golden sash around His chest.
Revelation 19:12-13
And His eyes are [like] blazing fire, and on His head are many crowns, and He has a name written [on Him] which is known only by Him.
Revelation 20:11
Then I saw a great, white throne and Him who was seated on it [i.e., probably Christ]. Earth and heaven fled from His presence and they were not found anywhere [again].