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a voice. There were two voices: the first "Thou art", &c. (Mar_1:11. Luk_3:22), while the Spirit in bodily form was descending; the second (introduced by the word "lo"), "this is", &c, after it remained ("abode", Joh_1:32). This latter speaking is mentioned by John for the same reason as that given in Joh_12:30. Only one voice at the Transfiguration.
from = out of. Greek. ek. App-104.
My beloved Son. Not Joseph's or Mary's son = My Son, the beloved [Son]. See App-99.
in. See note on "with", Mat_3:11.
I am, well pleased = I have found delight. Hebrew idiom, as in 2Sa_22:20. Psa_51:16. Compare Isa_42:1. Isa_12:18. "This is My beloved Son" was the Divine formula of anointing Messiah for the office of Prophet (Mat_3:17); also for that of Priest (Mat_17:5. See App-149); and "Thou art My Son" for that of King (Psa_2:7. Act_13:33. Heb_1:5; Heb_5:5).