The Transfiguration Lyrics

Lyric discussion by funkyd 

Cover art for The Transfiguration lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

"Two men appeared; Moses and Elijah came They were at his side The prophecy, the legislation spoke of when-EVER he would die"

Moses and Elijah represent the "legislation" or Law (Torah) and the "prophecy" or Prophets (Nevi'im), respectively. These writings foretold the coming of our Messiah (Mashiach) and His ultimate sacrifice (which is once and for-EVER).

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