Matthew 17:6 meaning and explanation

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

Matthew 17:6, Berean Standard Bible

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The three disciples had just seen Jesus shine like the sun and heard the Father's voice from the bright cloud naming Him as His beloved Son. In Scripture, falling facedown is the usual response to a direct encounter with God's presence, as with Ezekiel and Daniel.

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