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Mark 9:7

What does Mark 9:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 9:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 9:7 means

While Peter was speaking, a cloud—a traditional biblical symbol of God's presence and glory—overshadowed them. From within this cloud, God the Father's voice declared Jesus to be His "beloved Son" and commanded the disciples, "hear ye him." This divine affirmation unequivocally establishes Jesus' unique status and supreme authority, setting Him apart from Moses and Elijah. The command "hear ye him" underscored that Jesus, not Moses or Elijah, was now the ultimate revelation of God's will.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And a cloud came over them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, give ear to him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And there came a cloud overshadowing them, and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, `This is My Son--the Beloved, hear ye him;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And immediately looking about, they saw no man any more, but Jesus only with them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And there came a cloud overshadowing them, and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Context

This verse represents the culmination of the Transfiguration, immediately following Peter's bewildered suggestion. The divine voice from the cloud powerfully corrects Peter's implicit equalization of Jesus with Moses and Elijah, elevating Jesus to His rightful place as the beloved Son. This divine declaration provides authoritative theological context for discerning Jesus' true identity amidst the awe-inspiring experience.

v.6For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.

v.7This passage

v.8And suddenly looking round about, they saw no one any more, save Jesus only with themselves.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 18:15

    Jehovah thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

  • Psalms 2:7

    I will tell of the decree: Jehovah said unto me, Thou art my son; This day have I begotten thee.

  • John 1:34

    And I have seen, and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.

  • John 1:49

    Nathanael answered him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art King of Israel.

  • John 5:18

    For this cause therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only brake the sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.

  • 1 John 4:9

    Herein was the love of God manifested in us, that God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him.

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