Son of God

noun

1. Jesus, especially as the Messiah.
2. any person responding to God or acknowledging God as Father. Romans 8:14.

son of God

noun

1. an angelic being
2. a Christian believer

Word History and Origins

Origin of Son of God¹

First recorded before 950; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

Veering off down memory lane, the actor regaled the crowd with an anecdote about "Rocky," using it as a segue to equate Trump with an even bigger historical figure, the son of God.

From Salon

In the gospel, he urges Jesus to jump off the roof of the temple — if he is truly the son of God, surely his father, will protect him.

From Salon

Police have been attempting to arrest Apollo Quiboloy who claims to be the "Appointed Son of God", in a raid on his sprawling church compound.

From BBC

Police say they will not leave until they have found Apollo Quiboloy, who calls himself the "appointed Son of God".

From BBC

On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God — as the sun rises.

From Seattle Times