Luke 9:30

30 Suddenly, both Moses and Elijah were talking with him.

Luke 9:30 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 9:30

And behold there talked with him two men
Of great note and fame:

which were Moses and Elias;
the one the giver of the law from God to the people "of Israel", as well as the redeemer of them from Egyptian bondage, and who led them through the wilderness, to the borders of Canaan's land; and the other a prophet famous for his zeal for God, and his worship, and who was translated, soul and body, to heaven: these appeared and talked with Christ on the mount; and what they talked of is mentioned in the following verse; (See Gill on Matthew 17:3).

Luke 9:30 In-Context

28 About eight days after he had said this, Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up a mountain to pray.

29 While Jesus was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.

30 Suddenly, both Moses and Elijah were talking with him.

31 They appeared in heavenly glory and were discussing Jesus' approaching death and what he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.

32 Peter and the men with him were sleeping soundly. When they woke up, they saw Jesus' glory and the two men standing with him.