spake. was speaking.
a bright cloud. Was this the Shekhinah, the symbol of Jehovah's glory?
out of. Greek. ek.
This is My beloved Son. The Divine formula of consecration of Messiah as priest; in Matthew 3:17 as prophet. In Psalms 2:7; Acts 13:33, and Hebrews 1:5; Hebrews 5:5, as king.
am well pleased. have found delight.
hear ye Him. Compare Deuteronomy 18:18; Deuteronomy 18:19.