Mat 17:5 | RWP | e4.org | Overshadowed ( επεσκιασεν ). They were up in cloud-land that swept round and over them. See this verb used of Mary ( ) and of Peter's shadow ( ). This is ( ουτος εστιν ). At the baptism ( ) these words were addressed to Jesus. Here the voice out of the bright cloud speaks to them about Jesus. Hear ye him ( ακουετε αυτου ). Even when he speaks about his death. A sharp rebuke to Peter for his consolation to Jesus about his death.

‏ Matthew 17:5

Overshadowed ( επεσκιασεν ). They were up in cloud-land that swept round and over them. See this verb used of Mary (Lu 1:35) and of Peter's shadow (Ac 5:15).

This is ( ουτος εστιν ). At the baptism (Mt 3:17) these words were addressed to Jesus. Here the voice out of the bright cloud speaks to them about Jesus.

Hear ye him ( ακουετε αυτου ). Even when he speaks about his death. A sharp rebuke to Peter for his consolation to Jesus about his death.