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| − | The phrase '''children of God''' appears in [[English]] translations of the [[Bible]], six times from [[John]] (his [[Gospel]] and his first letter) and four times from [[Paul]] (his letters to the Romans and the Philippians). | + | The phrase '''children of God''' appears in [[English]] translations of the [[Bible]], six times from [[John]] (his [[Gospel]] and his first letter) and four times from [[Paul]] (his letters to the Romans and the Philippians). ([[ESV]] version) "Sons of God" is also used for translating phrases by Paul, [[Matthew]], and [[Luke]]. |
The connotation in modern English of this phrase is youngsters, such as toddlers, and not the full adults as intended. A better translation today, and one which avoids [[transgender]] mischief, would be as "sons and daughters of [[God]]." | The connotation in modern English of this phrase is youngsters, such as toddlers, and not the full adults as intended. A better translation today, and one which avoids [[transgender]] mischief, would be as "sons and daughters of [[God]]." | ||
[[category:Bible]] | [[category:Bible]] | ||
[[category:New Testament]] | [[category:New Testament]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:53, January 2, 2025
The phrase children of God appears in English translations of the Bible, six times from John (his Gospel and his first letter) and four times from Paul (his letters to the Romans and the Philippians). (ESV version) "Sons of God" is also used for translating phrases by Paul, Matthew, and Luke.
The connotation in modern English of this phrase is youngsters, such as toddlers, and not the full adults as intended. A better translation today, and one which avoids transgender mischief, would be as "sons and daughters of God."