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IVP New Testament Commentary Series – We Are Called to Heed Jesus As We Would God's Law (17:4-5)
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IVP New Testament Commentary Series
Matthew
THE REJECTED PROPHET (13:53-17:27)
The Son Revealed-to Some (16:1-17:13)
The Son of Man's Glory (16:28-17:13)
We Are Called to Heed Jesus As We Would God's Law (17:4-5)
We Are Called to Heed Jesus As We Would God's Law (17:4-5)
The bright cloud that enveloped or "overshadowed" them is described in language reminiscent of the Jewish doctrine of the Shekinah, God's presence, especially recalling God's presence in the tabernacle in the wilderness (Ex 40:34-38; Daube 1973:30; W. Davies 1966b:22-23; Argyle 1963:132). God then repeats in a bat qol some of the commendation oracle he uttered at Jesus' baptism, revealing Jesus' identity as both Messiah and suffering servant (Ps 2:7; Is 42:1; see comment on Mt 3:17); to this he adds an allusion that indicates that Jesus is the promised "prophet like Moses" as well, for of that prophet God said, Listen to him (17:5; Deut 18:15).
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