Question regarding 1 Sam 10:6

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Does the Catholic Church describe the nature of changing into a different man as expressed in this passage? Does it seem “merely” an internal transformation as in the case of μετάνοια, or is it something more? For instance, does it have anything to do with Jesus’ appearing in a different form on the mountain or post-resurrection as expressed in the gospel narratives, or are they unrelated?

For those who prefer the explicit:
(1 Sam 10:6)
Then the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you
mightily, and you shall prophesy with them and be
changed into another man.
Godspeed to whom it behooves.
 
Ver. 6. Spirit of piety. (Menochius) — Man. Thou shalt act, and entertain sentiments worthy of a great prince, (Calmet) and be no longer employed in rustic works. (Menochius) — Cape regis animum et in istam fortunam, quâ dignus es, istam continentiam profer. “Adopt the sentiments of a king, said the deputies of Alexander to Abdalonymus, but carry along with you this moderation, when you assume the dignity which you deserve to enjoy.” (Curtius iv.)
 
With the above citation, if this be exhaustive, it would seem something akin to what is expressed in Ephesians & Colossians rather than having to do with the prophetical office. Thanks for quoting.

E.G. Ephesians (4:23-26)
be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; . . .
 
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