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Sons of God

Here’s what it means

Beings or people who belong to God, with the referent determined by context.

Why the Bible says it this way

In Job the phrase refers to heavenly beings, while the New Testament often uses similar family language for God's redeemed people.

The writer uses vivid or unusual wording to make the point clear and memorable.

A helpful detail: Genesis 6 is especially disputed.

Where it appears