בן האלוהים
ben ha'elohim
The phrase 'son of God' in Hebrew is בן האלוהים (ben ha'elohim).
This phrase is a title used to describe a divine being or a person with a special relationship to God.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of בן (son), ה (the) and אלוהים (god/gods).
How do you pronounce it?
ben ha'elohim
Did you know?
- In biblical Hebrew, the plural form בני האלוהים (sons of god) was often used to refer to a class of supernatural beings or angels rather than literal offspring.
- The word בן (son) is a building block for many ancient Hebrew names, such as בִּנְיָמִין (Benjamin), which translates to 'son of my right hand'.
- The word אלוהים (god) is grammatically plural, yet it often takes a singular verb when referring to a single deity.
Examples in context
- ישו היה בן האלהיםJesus was the Son of God.
- הטקסט מדבר על בן האלוהים.Ha-tekst medaber al ben ha-elohim.The text speaks about the son of god.
- האם זהו בן האלוהים?Ha-im zehu ben ha-elohim?Is this the son of god?
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a theology textbook in a library.
- רוטם Rotemמה כתוב כאן על בן האלוהים?Ma katuv kan al ben ha-elohim?What is written here about the son of god?
- דניאל Danielזהו חלק מהפרק על התהולוגיה.Zehu helek me-ha-parak al ha-teologia.It is part of the chapter on theology.
- רוטם Rotemדניאל, אתה מבין את זה?Daniel, ata mevin et ze?Daniel, do you understand this?
- דניאל Danielקצת, אבל זה מאוד עמוק.Ktzat, aval ze me'od amok.A little, but it is very deep.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries בן, CC BY-SA 4.0.
