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The term "Sons of" is a significant phrase in the Bible, often used to denote lineage, identity, and spiritual heritage. It appears in various contexts, highlighting both physical descent and spiritual characteristics. The phrase is pivotal in understanding familial relationships, tribal affiliations, and spiritual allegiances within the biblical narrative.
1. Sons of GodThe "Sons of God" is a term that appears in several key passages. In
Genesis 6:2, the "sons of God" are described as beings who saw the daughters of men were beautiful and took them as wives. This passage has been the subject of much debate, with interpretations ranging from angelic beings to the godly lineage of Seth. In the New Testament, the term takes on a spiritual dimension, referring to those who are led by the Spirit of God.
Romans 8:14 states, "For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."
2. Sons of IsraelThe "Sons of Israel" refers to the descendants of Jacob, who was renamed Israel. This term is used extensively throughout the Old Testament to describe the twelve tribes that emerged from Jacob's sons. The sons of Israel are central to the narrative of the Old Testament, representing God's chosen people. In
Exodus 1:1, the Bible states, "These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family."
3. Sons of AaronThe "Sons of Aaron" are the descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who was appointed as the first high priest. The sons of Aaron were given the responsibility of the priesthood, serving in the tabernacle and later in the temple.
Leviticus 1:5 mentions, "Then he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests shall present the blood and sprinkle it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting."
4. Sons of DavidThe "Sons of David" refers to the descendants of King David, the second king of Israel. This lineage is significant because it is through David's line that the Messiah was prophesied to come. The New Testament opens with the genealogy of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His descent from David.
Matthew 1:1 states, "This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."
5. Sons of ThunderThe "Sons of Thunder" is a nickname given by Jesus to James and John, the sons of Zebedee. This term reflects their zealous and sometimes fiery nature. In
Mark 3:17, it is written, "James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them He gave the name Boanerges, which means 'Sons of Thunder')."
6. Sons of the ProphetsThe "Sons of the Prophets" were groups of disciples or followers of the prophets in the Old Testament. They were often associated with prophetic communities and were involved in the ministry of the prophets. In
2 Kings 2:3, the Bible notes, "Then the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, 'Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?'"
7. Sons of BelialThe "Sons of Belial" is a term used to describe worthless or wicked men. It is often used in the Old Testament to denote those who act in rebellion against God. In
1 Samuel 2:12, it is stated, "Now the sons of Eli were worthless men; they did not know the LORD."
The phrase "Sons of" thus serves as a critical marker in the biblical text, denoting both physical descent and spiritual identity. It underscores the importance of lineage, heritage, and the spiritual characteristics that define individuals and groups within the biblical narrative.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
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Greek
993. Boanerges -- Boanerges, an epithet applied to the twosons of...... Boanerges, an epithet applied to the two
sons of Zebedee. Part of Speech: Proper
Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Boanerges Phonetic Spelling: (bo-an-erg-es
...1359. Dioskouroi -- the Dioscuri, twinsons of Zeus (Castor and...
... the Dioscuri, twinsons of Zeus (Castor and Pollux). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Dioskouroi Phonetic Spelling: (dee-os'-koo-roy) Short...
5376. Philippos -- "horse-loving," Philip, twosons of Herod the...
... 5375, 5376. Philippos. 5377 . "horse-loving," Philip, twosons of Herod the
Great, also two Christians. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration...
5206. huiothesia -- adoption
... Word Origin probably from a comp. of huios and a derivation of tithemi Definition
adoption NASB Word Usage adoption assons (5). adoption....
2194. Zaboulon -- Zebulun, a son of Jacob and one of the Isr....
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Zaboulon Phonetic Spelling:
(dzab-oo-lone') Short Definition: Zebulon Definition: Zebulon, one of thesons of...
5207. huios -- a son
... Word Origin a prim. word Definition a son NASB Word Usage attendants (3), foal
(1), man (1), son (1), son (307),sons (68). son, child, foal....
1697. Hemmor -- Emmor, a Canaanite
... of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Hemmor Phonetic Spelling:
(em-mor') Short Definition: Hamor Definition: Hamor, a man whosesons sold a...
4275. proeido -- to foresee
... Accordingly, 4275a () and faith (4102 ) are directly connected. Gal 3:7-9: " 7
Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who aresons of Abraham....
768. Aser -- Asher, one of the twelve Isr. tribes
... Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Aser Phonetic Spelling:
(as-ayr') Short Definition: Asher Definition: Asher, one of thesons of Jacob...
5043. teknon -- a child (of either sex)
... Word Origin from tikto Definition a child (of either sex) NASB Word Usage child
(13), children (76), children's (2), son (8),sons (1). child, daughter, son....
Strong's Hebrew
1142. Bene Yaaqan -- "sons of Jaakan," a place in the desert... Bene Yaaqan. 1143 . "
sons of Jaakan," a place in the desert. Transliteration:
Bene Yaaqan Phonetic Spelling: (ben-ay' yah-ak-awn') Short Definition: Bene-jaakan
...885. Beeroth Bene-yaaqan -- "wells of (the)sons of Jaakan," a...
Beeroth Bene-yaaqan. 884, 885. Beeroth Bene-yaaqan. 886 . "wells of (the)sons
of Jaakan," a place in the desert. Transliteration: Beeroth Bene-yaaqan Phonetic...
1139. Bene-beraq -- "sons of lightning," a city in Dan
... Bene-beraq. 1140 . "sons of lightning," a city in Dan. Transliteration: Bene-beraq
Phonetic Spelling: (ben-ay'-ber-ak') Short Definition: Bene-berak....
2585. Chanok -- four Israelites,sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and...
... Chanok. 2586 . four Israelites,sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben.
Transliteration: Chanok Phonetic Spelling: (khan-oke') Short Definition: Enoch....
1121. ben -- son
... 1120, 1121. ben. 1122 . son. Transliteration: ben Phonetic Spelling: (bane)
Short Definition:sons. Word Origin a prim. root Definition...
1649. Gereshunni -- descendant of Gershon
... Gershonite,sons of Gershon. Patronymically from Gershown; a Gereshonite or descendant
of Gereshon -- Gershonite,sons of Gershon. see HEBREW Gershown....
7145. Qorchi -- descendant of Korah
... Word Origin from Qorach Definition desc. of Korah NASB Word Usage Korah (1), Korahite
(1), Korahites (6). Korahite, Korathite,sons of Kore, Korhite....
2860a. chathan -- daughter's husband, bridegroom
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition daughter's husband, bridegroom NASB Word
Usage bridegroom (9), groom (1), son-in-law (8),sons-in-law (2)....
3205. yalad -- to bear, bring forth, beget
... the midwife (1), give delivery (1), given it birth (1), given birth (4), gives birth
(2), gives delivery (1), giving birth (2), had (17), hadsons (1), has (1...
8095. Shimon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite...
... Simeon. From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob'ssons, also the tribe descended
from him -- Simeon. see HEBREW shama'. 8094, 8095. Shimon. 8096 ....
Library
The Revelation ofSons
... ROMANS THE REVELATION OFSONS. 'For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth
for the manifestation of thesons of God.'"Romans 8:19....
The Freedom ofSons.
... Book XIII. 11. The Freedom ofSons. And this may be put in another way.
There are some who are kings'sons on the earth, and yet...
Sons and Heirs
... ROMANSSONS AND HEIRS. 'If children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs
with Christ.'"Romans 8:17. God Himself is His greatest gift....
TheSons of God
... TheSons of God. A Sermon (No.339). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, October
7th, 1860, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. At Exeter Hall, Strand....
The Love that Calls usSons
... I. JOHN THE LOVE THAT CALLS USSONS. 'Behold, what manner of love the Father hath
bestowed upon us, that we should be called thesons of God....'1 John 3:1....
The TwoSons.
... X. THE TWOSONS. "But what think ye? A certain man had twosons; and he came
to the first, and said, Son, go work to-day in my vineyard....
The Reason of the Order of theSons of Leah.
... THE VISION The Reason of the Order of theSons of Leah. Judah, Reuben,
Gad, Aser, constitute, as you see, the first quaternion of...
The Reason of the Order of theSons of Rachel.
... THE VISION The Reason of the Order of theSons of Rachel. Observe that
among the posterity of Rachel, two of them paired together...
ThatSons are not to be Bewailed.
... LXXIII."ThatSons are Not to Be Bewailed. Although... them. Art thou not ashamed
without restraint to lament thysons, like the Gentiles?...
The Unrevealed Future of theSons of God
... I. JOHN THE UNREVEALED FUTURE OF THESONS OF GOD.... 'Now are we thesons of God,'
therefore we shall be. We are thesons; we do not know what we shall be....
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