Primary Study
Grafted Bible Dictionary
Definition
Son of Man can simply mean a human being, but Yeshua's repeated use of the title draws particular attention to Daniel 7:13–14.
Hebrew Bible Background
Ezekiel is repeatedly addressed as "son of man," emphasizing his humanity.
Daniel 7 presents a more exalted figure:
"one like a son of man"
coming with the clouds of heaven and receiving everlasting dominion.
Daniel 7 presents a more exalted figure:
"one like a son of man"
coming with the clouds of heaven and receiving everlasting dominion.
Yeshua
"Son of Man" is Yeshua's most frequent self-designation in the Gospels.
He uses it in connection with:
• authority
• suffering
• death
• resurrection
• judgment
• future coming
Daniel 7 Connection
Passages such as Mark 14:62 combine Daniel 7 imagery with Psalm 110.
This makes the title highly significant for understanding Yeshua's Messianic authority.
He uses it in connection with:
• authority
• suffering
• death
• resurrection
• judgment
• future coming
Daniel 7 Connection
Passages such as Mark 14:62 combine Daniel 7 imagery with Psalm 110.
This makes the title highly significant for understanding Yeshua's Messianic authority.