Matthew 17:2

Verse 2

2. Transfigured Changed in appearance. Luke tells us that our Lord was praying when the glory began. Before them As they stood lost in wonder at the phenomenon. It was no transient glimpse. It was a full steady splendour. His face did shine Compare this with this description of the resurrection glory, when “his countenance was like lightning and raiment white as snow.” Compare also his appearance to John, Revelation 1:3-16. Raiment Luke says it was “white and glistening.” Mark, “shining exceeding white as snow.” That is, his person was shining and his apparel was white.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 2

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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