KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Luke 9:29 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “And” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | And |
| “as” | ἐγένετο | To cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.) | as |
| “he” | αὐτὸν | The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons | he |
| “prayed,” | προσεύχεσθαι | To pray to God, i.e., supplicate, worship | prayed |
| “the” | τὸ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “fashion” | εἶδος | A view, i.e., form (literally or figuratively) | fashion |
| “of” | προσώπου | The front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person | of |
| “his” | αὐτοῦ | The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons | his |
| “countenance” | προσώπου | The front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person | countenance |
| “was altered,” | ἕτερον | (an-, the) other or different | altered |
| “and” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | and |
| “his” | αὐτοῦ | The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons | his |
| “raiment” | ἱματισμὸς | Clothing | raiment |
| “was” | (No Greek definition. English implied.) | ||
| “white” | λευκὸς | White | white |
| “and” | (No Greek definition. English implied.) | ||
| “glistering.” | ἐξαστράπτων | To lighten forth, i.e., (figuratively) to be radiant (of very white garments) | glistering |
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27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
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