Mark 9:5
"Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus."
Key Reflection
This appearance of Elijah and Moses symbolizes the continuity between the law (represented by Moses) and the prophets (symbolized by Elijah), and the divine wisdom they bring, all converging in Jesus. It highlights that Jesus embodies both the covenantal promises of the Old Testament and the prophetic teachings, establishing his authority as the fulfillment of Israel's hopes and expectations.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes