Mark 9:2 describes the transfiguration's glory—the crowd's amazement here may stem from the radiance Jesus retained coming down the mountain.

Mark 9:3 details Jesus' dazzling white clothes in the transfiguration—the crowd's reaction here likely reflects that visible glory.

Exodus 34:30 has Moses' shining face terrify the people—Jesus' transfigured appearance here causes similar amazement, marking him as a new Moses.