Kingsson Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/09/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/13/1947 Share Posted May 7, 2008 In the book of Daniel, chapter 3 is the story of the three Hebrew children and the furnace. My question is about verse twenty-five, the last part that says, " and the form of the fourth is like unto the Son of God." How did the king know what the Son of God looked like? I have an opinion on the matter, but that is what it is, my opinion. I will post my opinion later for discussion. I am truly interested in your input. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.93 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Some translations do not say, "the Son of God," but "a son of the gods." This would make more since Nebuchadnezzar was most likely a polytheist. Apparently, there was something about His appearance that looked noticeably like a god to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1John2:5 Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 4 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/06/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted May 7, 2008 In the book of Daniel, chapter 3 is the story of the three Hebrew children and the furnace. My question is about verse twenty-five, the last part that says, " and the form of the fourth is like unto the Son of God." How did the king know what the Son of God looked like? I have an opinion on the matter, but that is what it is, my opinion. I will post my opinion later for discussion. I am truly interested in your input. God Bless. Hi there kingsson. I think it may be that he was in the form of the man but differed from them in a way that made the King think he was one of the gods. It actually says that he looked like a 'son of the gods' and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.' In verse 28 he is also referred to as Gods angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Daniel 3 25He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God......KJV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsson Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/09/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/13/1947 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Daniel 3 25He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God......KJV Thanks for the correction. I tried to quote from memory and I know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelica Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 38 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/05/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted May 7, 2008 Psalm 34:6-7 (NKJV) 6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them. This psalm shows it's an angel of the Lord who delivers them but that's also used to define Christ. Nebechanezzar was about to have a lot of dealings with the Lord so I think it's quite possible that he could have been given a revelation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsson Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/09/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/13/1947 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Some translations do not say, "the Son of God," but "a son of the gods." This would make more since Nebuchadnezzar was most likely a polytheist. Apparently, there was something about His appearance that looked noticeably like a god to him. Thanks for the comment. It doesn't agree with mine, but it is as valid as mine. I will post my opinion this week. Please remember it is my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsson Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/09/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/13/1947 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 In the book of Daniel, chapter 3 is the story of the three Hebrew children and the furnace. My question is about verse twenty-five, the last part that says, " and the form of the fourth is like unto the Son of God." How did the king know what the Son of God looked like? I have an opinion on the matter, but that is what it is, my opinion. I will post my opinion later for discussion. I am truly interested in your input. God Bless. Hi there kingsson. I think it may be that he was in the form of the man but differed from them in a way that made the King think he was one of the gods. It actually says that he looked like a 'son of the gods' and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.' In verse 28 he is also referred to as Gods angel. Thanks for the comment. These things make us all think which is good. It means we are studying and trying to learn. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
book_wirm Posted May 7, 2008 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 219 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 16 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/28/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted May 7, 2008 I have to agree with Nebula. "son of God" is a term used in the O.T. to refer to angels [with the exception of Adam, I believe]. And trying to understand the statement from the perspective of the speaker is the best policy. How likely is it that King Neb would be making a very N.T., very trinitarian statement at that time? It is similar to the statement made by the Roman soldier at the foot of the cross. The Greek allows for all of the following to be possible translations of his statement: 1] truly this man was the son of God. 2] truly this man was a son of God. 3] truly this man was a son of a god. Which is the most probable, coming from a polytheistic Roman soldier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Daniel 3 25He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God......KJV Thanks for the correction. I tried to quote from memory and I know better. I just put it out there for everyone to see....it wasn't really aimed toward you. Verses change with different bible translations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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