It sounds like you’re referencing “Feast of Tabernacles” (Sukkot) from the Bible.
This comes from the moment when Peter the Apostle says to Jesus:
“Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will make three tents: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
This happens during the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 17:4), at the event known as the Transfiguration of Jesus.
What was happening?
- Jesus was transfigured (His appearance became radiant and glorious).
- Moses and Elijah appeared with Him.
- Peter, overwhelmed, suggested building three shelters (tents/tabernacles).
Why did Peter say that?
Scholars suggest:
- He may have been connecting it to the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot).
- He wanted to preserve the holy moment.
- He didn’t fully understand what was happening.
Right after he says this, a voice from heaven declares Jesus as God’s beloved Son — shifting the focus from the three figures to Jesus alone.
If you’d like, I can explain the symbolic meaning behind the “three tents” in more depth.
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