Exodus En Masse
In Luke 9:30-31, while presenting the scene of transfiguration, the writer notes both the presence of Moses and Elijah on that occasion along with a glimpse into the conversation they shared with the Lord:
The word rendered “decease” would be better rendered “Exodus”. This better rendering is more clearly understood when the transfiguration scene as a whole is considered in light of the first Exodus.
In Luke 9:30-31, while presenting the scene of transfiguration, the writer notes both the presence of Moses and Elijah on that occasion along with a glimpse into the conversation they shared with the Lord:
- “And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
The word rendered “decease” would be better rendered “Exodus”. This better rendering is more clearly understood when the transfiguration scene as a whole is considered in light of the first Exodus.
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