# He was transfigured before them

When they looked at him, his appearance was different from what it had been.

# He was transfigured

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "His appearance had changed" or "He appeared very different" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# before them

"in front of them" or "so they could clearly him"

# His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as brilliant as the light

These are similes that emphasize how bright Jesus's appearance became. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile]])

# his garments

"what he was wearing"