Matthew 17:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 17:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 17:5 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 17:5 — KJV
“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
— Matthew 17:5 (KJV)
Matthew 17:5 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 17:5
“And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? vex: Heb. do hurt”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:5: while, yet, spake
“And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:5: voice, beloved, son
“And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:5: cloud, overshadowed, voice
“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:5: voice, beloved, son
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:5: voice, beloved, son
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