Bible Dictionary
Son of man
Son of man can refer generally to human beings in their weakness, to the prophet Ezekiel, and especially to Jesus Christ. Applied to Jesus, it emphasizes his true humanity and also recalls Daniel’s promised heavenly ruler.
Biblical Usage
Applied to Jesus, the title affirms his true humanity, including a true body and rational soul. In the Old Testament it is applied to him in Psalm 80:17 and Daniel 7:13, while the New Testament uses it frequently as his title.
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