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What Does the Bible Say About Son?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Son in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about son. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

10
Total Verses
2
Old Testament
8
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Son

  1. 1
    Exodus 4:22
    And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Isaiah 9:6
    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Luke 1:35
    And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
    KJV
  4. 4
    John 1:1
    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
    KJV
  5. 5
    John 3:16
    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 10:30
    I and my Father are one.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 14:6
    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Ephesians 3:5
    Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
    KJV
  9. 9
    Hebrews 1:3
    Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
    KJV
  10. 10
    Hebrews 1:8
    But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. righteousness: Gr. rightness, or, straightness
    KJV

Subtopics of Son

dad son
dads and sons
fathers and sons
god did not send the son into the world to condemn the world
king davids son
loving your son
FIGURATIVE
Of a person' s relation to God
Figurative of man's relation to God

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Son? (2 Verses)

And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Son? (8 Verses)

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
I and my Father are one.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. righteousness: Gr. rightness, or, straightness

How to Study What the Bible Says About Son

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about son. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about son and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about son is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on son needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about son with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about son, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about son?
Explore what the Bible says about son. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about son spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about son are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about son compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about son?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about son is Exodus 4:22 — "And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:"
Where in the Bible does it talk about son?
Son is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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