Luke 9:29

29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face became different, and his clothing [became] white, gleaming like lightning.

Luke 9:29 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 9:29

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered,
&c.] It became exceeding bright and glorious, it shone like the sun, ( Matthew 17:2 ) and hereby his prayer was answered; and thus, as Christ was heard and answered, whilst he was yet speaking, so are his people sometimes; and even their countenance is altered, when they are favoured with communion with God, and instead of a sad and dejected countenance, they have a cheerful one. And his raiment was white and glistering;
it was as white as the light, as snow, and whiter than any fuller on earth could whiten, as the other evangelists say, and so glistened exceedingly; (See Gill on Matthew 17:2). (See Gill on Mark 9:3).

Luke 9:29 In-Context

27 But I tell you truly, there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the kingdom of God."

28 Now it happened that about eight days after these words, he took along Peter and John and James [and] went up on the mountain to pray.

29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face became different, and his clothing [became] white, gleaming like lightning.

30 And behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah,

31 who appeared in glory [and] were speaking [about] his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "became brilliant as light"; or "became dazzling white"