Strong's KJV Luke 15:21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

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From Original Authorized King James Version phpBible_av

Luke 15:21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

From Original Young's Literal Translation Version YLT

Luke 15:21 and the son said to him, Father, I did sin -- to the heaven, and before thee, and no more am I worthy to be called thy son.

From Original World English Bible Translation Version WEB

Luke 15:21 The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'

From Original Byzantine Greek NT Translation Version byzNT

Luke 15:21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Strong's Greek~English LIT Bible:
Luke 15:21
also, and, but, moreov... Also, and, but, moreove.. δέ~de~/deh/	child, foal, son Child, foal, son υἱός~huios~/hwee-os'/
answer, bid, bring wor... Answer, bid, bring word.. ἔπω~epo~/ep'-o/	her, it(-self), one, t... Her, it(-self), one, th.. αὐτός~autos~/ow-tos'/
father, parent Father, parent πατήρ~pater~/pat-ayr'/	for your faults, offen... For your faults, offend.. ἁμαρτάνω~hamartano~/ham-ar-tan'-o/
abundantly, against, a... Abundantly, against, am.. εἰς~eis~/ice/	air, heaven(-ly), sky Air, heaven(-ly), sky οὐρανός~ouranos~/oo-ran-os'/
and, also, both, but, ... And, also, both, but, e.. καί~kai~/kahee/	before, in the presenc... Before, in the presence.. ἐνώπιον~enopion~/en-o'-pee-on/
X home, thee, thine (o... X home, thee, thine (ow.. σοῦ~sou~/soo/	before, in the presenc... Before, in the presence.. ἐνώπιον~enopion~/en-o'-pee-on/
and, also, both, but, ... And, also, both, but, e.. καί~kai~/kahee/	am, have been, X it is... Am, have been, X it is .. εἰμί~eimi~/i-mee'/
after that (not), (not... After that (not), (not).. οὐκέτι~ouketi~/ook-et'-ee,/	due reward, meet, (un-... Due reward, meet, (un-).. ἄξιος~axios~/ax'-ee-os/
bid, call (forth), (wh... Bid, call (forth), (who.. καλέω~kaleo~/kal-eh'-o/	X home, thee, thine (o... X home, thee, thine (ow.. σοῦ~sou~/soo/
child, foal, son Child, foal, son υἱός~huios~/hwee-os'/

Strong's Byzantine Greek~English LIT Bible: Source
Luke 15:21
ask, bid, boast, call,... Ask, bid, boast, call, .. λέγω~lego~/leg'-o/	[5627]
also, and, but, moreov... Also, and, but, moreove.. δέ~de~/deh/	her, it(-self), one, t... Her, it(-self), one, th.. αὐτός~autos~/ow-tos'/
the, this, that, one, ... The, this, that, one, h.. ὁ~ho~/ho,/	child, foal, son Child, foal, son υἱός~huios~/hwee-os'/
father, parent Father, parent πατήρ~pater~/pat-ayr'/	for your faults, offen... For your faults, offend.. ἁμαρτάνω~hamartano~/ham-ar-tan'-o/
[5627]	abundantly, against, a... Abundantly, against, am.. εἰς~eis~/ice/
the, this, that, one, ... The, this, that, one, h.. ὁ~ho~/ho,/	air, heaven(-ly), sky Air, heaven(-ly), sky οὐρανός~ouranos~/oo-ran-os'/
and, also, both, but, ... And, also, both, but, e.. καί~kai~/kahee/	before, in the presenc... Before, in the presence.. ἐνώπιον~enopion~/en-o'-pee-on/
thou Thou σύ~su~/soo/	and, also, both, but, ... And, also, both, but, e.. καί~kai~/kahee/
after that (not), (not... After that (not), (not).. οὐκέτι~ouketi~/ook-et'-ee,/	am, have been, X it is... Am, have been, X it is .. εἰμί~eimi~/i-mee'/
[5719]	due reward, meet, (un-... Due reward, meet, (un-).. ἄξιος~axios~/ax'-ee-os/
bid, call (forth), (wh... Bid, call (forth), (who.. καλέω~kaleo~/kal-eh'-o/	[5683]
child, foal, son Child, foal, son υἱός~huios~/hwee-os'/	thou Thou σύ~su~/soo/

Luke 15:21 From Original Greek Authorized King James Version

[1161]	[5207]	[2036]	[846]	[3962]	[264]	[1519]	[3772]	[2532]	[1799]	[4675]	[1799]	[2532]	[1510]	[3765]	[514]	[2564]	[4675]	[5207]
[de]	[huios]	[epo]	[autos]	[pater]	[hamartano]	[eis]	[ouranos]	[kai]	[enopion]	[sou]	[enopion]	[kai]	[eimi]	[ouketi]	[axios]	[kaleo]	[sou]	[huios]
δέ ΔΈ	υἱός ΥἹΌΣ	ἔπω ἜΠΩ	αὐτός ΑὐΤΌΣ	πατήρ ΠΑΤΉΡ	ἁμαρτάνω ἉΜΑΡΤΆΝΩ	εἰς ΕἸΣ	οὐρανός ΟὐΡΑΝΌΣ	καί ΚΑΊ	ἐνώπιον ἘΝΏΠΙΟΝ	σοῦ ΣΟῦ	ἐνώπιον ἘΝΏΠΙΟΝ	καί ΚΑΊ	εἰμί ΕἸΜΊ	οὐκέτι ΟὐΚΈΤΙ	ἄξιος ἌΞΙΟΣ	καλέω ΚΑΛΈΩ	σοῦ ΣΟῦ	υἱός ΥἹΌΣ
also, and, but, m...	child, foal, son	answer, bid, brin...	her, it(-self), o...	father, parent	for your faults, ...	abundantly, again...	air, heaven(-ly),...	and, also, both, ...	before, in the pr...	X home, thee, thi...	before, in the pr...	and, also, both, ...	am, have been, X ...	after that (not),...	due reward, meet,...	bid, call (forth)...	X home, thee, thi...	child, foal, son
έδ	ςόἱυ	ωπἔ	ςότὐα	ρήταπ	ωνάτραμἁ	ςἰε	ςόναρὐο	ίακ	νοιπώνἐ	ῦοσ	νοιπώνἐ	ίακ	ίμἰε	ιτέκὐο	ςοιξἄ	ωέλακ	ῦοσ	ςόἱυ
[ed]	[soiuh]	[ope]	[sotua]	[retap]	[onatramah]	[sie]	[sonaruo]	[iak]	[noipone]	[uos]	[noipone]	[iak]	[imie]	[itekuo]	[soixa]	[oelak]	[uos]	[soiuh]

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1161]

1161

1 Original Word: δέ
2 Word Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
3 Transliterated Word: de
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: deh
6 Part of Speech: Conjunction
7 Strong's Definition: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
8 Definition:

but, moreover, and, etc.

9 English: also, and, but, moreover, now
0 Usage: also, and, but, moreover, now

Strong's Dictionary Number: [5207]

5207

1 Original Word: υἱός
2 Word Origin: apparently a primary word
3 Transliterated Word: huios
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 8:334,1206
5 Phonetic Spelling: hwee-os'
6 Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
7 Strong's Definition: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
8 Definition:

a son
1. rarely used for the young of animals
2. generally used of the offspring of men
3. in a restricted sense, the male offspring (one born by a father and of a mother)
4. in a wider sense, a descendant, one of the posterity of any one,
  1. the children of Israel
  2. sons of Abraham
5. used to describe one who depends on another or is his follower
  1. a pupil
son of man
1. term describing man, carrying the connotation of weakness and mortality
2. son of man, symbolically denotes the fifth kingdom in Daniel 7:13 and by this term its humanity is indicated in contrast with the barbarity and ferocity of the four preceding kingdoms (the Babylonian, the Median and the Persian, the Macedonian, and the Roman) typified by the four beasts. In the book of Enoch (2nd Century) it is used of Christ.
3. used by Christ himself, doubtless in order that he might intimate his Messiahship and also that he might designate himself as the head of the human family, the man, the one who both furnished the pattern of the perfect man and acted on behalf of all mankind. Christ seems to have preferred this to the other Messianic titles, because by its lowliness it was least suited to foster the expectation of an earthly Messiah in royal splendour.
son of God
1. used to describe Adam (Lk. 3:
1. used to describe those who are born again (Lk. 20:
and of angels and of Jesus Christ
1. of those whom God esteems as sons, whom he loves, protects and benefits above others
  1. in the OT used of the Jews
  2. in the NT of Christians
  3. those whose character God, as a loving father, shapes by chastisements (Heb. 12:5-
1. those who revere God as their father, the pious worshippers of God, those who in character and life resemble God, those who are governed by the Spirit of God, repose the same calm and joyful trust in God which children do in their parents (Rom. 8:14, Gal. 3:26 ), and hereafter in the blessedness and glory of the life eternal will openly wear this dignity of the sons of God. Term used preeminently of Jesus Christ, as enjoying the supreme love of God, united to him in affectionate intimacy, privy to his saving councils, obedient to the Father's will in all his acts

9 English: child, foal, son
0 Usage: child, foal, son

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2036]

2036

1 Original Word: ἔπω
2 Word Origin: Epo
3 Transliterated Word: epo
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: ep'-o
5 Phonetic Spelling: ep'-o
6 Part of Speech:

to speak, say

7 Strong's Definition: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from [2046,]2046, [4483,]4483, and [5346);]5346); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare [3004.]3004.
8 Definition:
9 English: answer, bid, bring word, call, command..
0 Usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell

Strong's Dictionary Number: [846]

846

1 Original Word: αὐτός
2 Word Origin: from the particle au [perhaps akin to the base of (109) through the idea of a baffling wind] (backward)
3 Transliterated Word: autos
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: ow-tos'
6 Part of Speech:

himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same

7 Strong's Definition: from the particle au (perhaps akin to the base of [109]109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative [1438)]1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare [848.]848.
8 Definition:
9 English: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine)..
0 Usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (the) (self-)same, (him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, -by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which

Strong's Dictionary Number: [3962]

3962

1 Original Word: πατήρ
2 Word Origin: apparently a root word
3 Transliterated Word: pater
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 5:945,805
5 Phonetic Spelling: pat-ayr'
6 Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
7 Strong's Definition: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
8 Definition:

generator or male ancestor
1. either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents
2. a more remote ancestor, the founder of a family or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David
  1. fathers i.e. ancestors, forefathers, founders of a nation
3. one advanced in years, a senior
metaph.
1. the originator and transmitter of anything
  1. the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself
  2. one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds
2. one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way
3. a title of honour
  1. teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received
  2. the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others
God is called the Father
1. of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler
2. of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
  1. of spiritual beings and of all men
3. of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father
4. the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out among men the plan of salvation, and made to share also in his own divine nature
  1. by Jesus Christ himself
  2. by the apostles

9 English: father, parent
0 Usage: father, parent

Strong's Dictionary Number: [264]

264

1 Original Word: ἁμαρτάνω
2 Word Origin: perhaps from (1) (as a negative particle) and the base of (3313)
3 Transliterated Word: hamartano
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 1:267,44
5 Phonetic Spelling: ham-ar-tan'-o
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: perhaps from [1]1 (as a negative particle) and the base of [3313;]3313; properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin:--for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.
8 Definition:

to be without a share in
to miss the mark
to err, be mistaken
to miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honour, to do or go wrong
to wander from the law of God, violate God's law, sin

9 English: for your faults, offend, sin, trespass
0 Usage: for your faults, offend, sin, trespass

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1519]

1519

1 Original Word: εἰς
2 Word Origin: a primary preposition
3 Transliterated Word: eis
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 2:420,211
5 Phonetic Spelling: ice
6 Part of Speech: Preposition
7 Strong's Definition: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
8 Definition:

into, unto, to, towards, for, among

"For" (as used in Acts 2:38 "for the forgiveness...") could have twomeanings. If you saw a poster saying "Jesse James wanted forrobbery", "for" could mean Jesse is wanted so he can commit arobbery, or is wanted because he has committed a robbery. The latersense is the correct one. So too in this passage, the word "for"signifies an action in the past. Otherwise, it would violate theentire tenor of the NT teaching on salvation by grace and not by works.
9 English: abundantly, against, among, as, at, (b..
0 Usage: abundantly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in(-so much that, -to) (among, at, unto), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with

Strong's Dictionary Number: [3772]

3772

1 Original Word: οὐρανός
2 Word Origin: perhaps from the same as (3735) (through the idea of elevation); the sky
3 Transliterated Word: ouranos
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 5:497,736
5 Phonetic Spelling: oo-ran-os'
6 Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
7 Strong's Definition: perhaps from the same as [3735]3735 (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.
8 Definition:

the vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it
1. the universe, the world
2. the aerial heavens or sky, the region where the clouds and the tempests gather, and where thunder and lightning are produced
3. the sidereal or starry heavens
the region above the sidereal heavens, the seat of order of things eternal and consummately perfect where God dwells and other heavenly beings

9 English: air, heaven(-ly), sky
0 Usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2532]

2532

1 Original Word: καί
2 Word Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
3 Transliterated Word: kai
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: kahee
6 Part of Speech: Conjunction
7 Strong's Definition: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
8 Definition:

and, also, even, indeed, but

Frequency count based on 1894 Scrivener Greek New Testament.
9 English: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, o..
0 Usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1799]

1799

1 Original Word: ἐνώπιον
2 Word Origin: neuter of a compound of (1722) and a derivative of (3700)
3 Transliterated Word: enopion
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: en-o'-pee-on
6 Part of Speech: Preposition
7 Strong's Definition: neuter of a compound of [1722]1722 and a derivative of [3700;]3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):--before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
8 Definition:

in the presence of, before
1. of occupied place: in that place which is before, or over against, opposite, any one and towards which another turns his eyes

9 English: before, in the presence (sight) of, to
0 Usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to

Strong's Dictionary Number: [4675]

4675

1 Original Word: σοῦ
2 Word Origin: genitive case of (4771)
3 Transliterated Word: sou
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: soo
6 Part of Speech:

thy, thee

7 Strong's Definition: genitive case of [4771;]4771; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
8 Definition:
9 English: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy
0 Usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1799]

1799

in the presence of, before
1. of occupied place: in that place which is before, or over against, opposite, any one and towards which another turns his eyes

9 English: before, in the presence (sight) of, to
0 Usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2532]

2532

and, also, even, indeed, but

Frequency count based on 1894 Scrivener Greek New Testament.
9 English: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, o..
0 Usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1510]

1510

1 Original Word: εἰμί
2 Word Origin: the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb
3 Transliterated Word: eimi
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 2:398,206
5 Phonetic Spelling: i-mee'
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):--am, have been, × it is I, was. See also [1488,]1488, [1498,]1498, [1511,]1511, [1527,]1527, [2258,]2258, [2071,]2071, [2070,]2070, [2075,]2075, [2076,]2076, [2771,]2771, [2468,]2468, [5600.]5600.
8 Definition:

to be, to exist, to happen, to be present

9 English: am, have been, X it is I, was
0 Usage: am, have been, X it is I, was

Strong's Dictionary Number: [3765]

3765

1 Original Word: οὐκέτι
2 Word Origin: from (3756) and (2089)
3 Transliterated Word: ouketi
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: ook-et'-ee,
6 Part of Speech: Adverb
7 Strong's Definition: from [3756]3756 and [2089;]2089; not yet, no longer:--after that (not), (not) any more, henceforth (hereafter) not, no longer (more), not as yet (now), now no more (not), yet (not).
8 Definition:

no longer, no more, no further

9 English: after that (not), (not) any more, henc..
0 Usage: after that (not), (not) any more, henceforth (hereafter) not, no longer (more), not as yet (now), now no more (not), yet (not)

Strong's Dictionary Number: [514]

514

1 Original Word: ἄξιος
2 Word Origin: probably from (71)
3 Transliterated Word: axios
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 1:379,63
5 Phonetic Spelling: ax'-ee-os
6 Part of Speech: Adjective
7 Strong's Definition: probably from [71;]71; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):--due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
8 Definition:

weighing, having weight, having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much
befitting, congruous, corresponding to a thing
of one who has merited anything worthy
1. both in a good and a bad sense

9 English: due reward, meet, (un-)worthy
0 Usage: due reward, meet, (un-)worthy

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2564]

2564

1 Original Word: καλέω
2 Word Origin: akin to the base of (2753)
3 Transliterated Word: kaleo
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 3:487,394
5 Phonetic Spelling: kal-eh'-o
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: akin to the base of [2753;]2753; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
8 Definition:

to call
1. to call aloud, utter in a loud voice
2. to invite
to call i.e. to name, by name
1. to give a name to
  1. to receive the name of, receive as a name
  2. to give some name to one, call his name
2. to be called i.e. to bear a name or title (among men)
3. to salute one by name

9 English: bid, call (forth), (whose) (whose sur-..
0 Usage: bid, call (forth), (whose) (whose sur-)name (was (called))

Strong's Dictionary Number: [4675]

4675

1 Original Word: σοῦ
2 Word Origin: genitive case of (4771)
3 Transliterated Word: sou
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: soo
6 Part of Speech:

thy, thee

Strong's Dictionary Number: [5207]

5207

a son
1. rarely used for the young of animals
2. generally used of the offspring of men
3. in a restricted sense, the male offspring (one born by a father and of a mother)
4. in a wider sense, a descendant, one of the posterity of any one,
  1. the children of Israel
  2. sons of Abraham
5. used to describe one who depends on another or is his follower
  1. a pupil
son of man
1. term describing man, carrying the connotation of weakness and mortality
2. son of man, symbolically denotes the fifth kingdom in Daniel 7:13 and by this term its humanity is indicated in contrast with the barbarity and ferocity of the four preceding kingdoms (the Babylonian, the Median and the Persian, the Macedonian, and the Roman) typified by the four beasts. In the book of Enoch (2nd Century) it is used of Christ.
3. used by Christ himself, doubtless in order that he might intimate his Messiahship and also that he might designate himself as the head of the human family, the man, the one who both furnished the pattern of the perfect man and acted on behalf of all mankind. Christ seems to have preferred this to the other Messianic titles, because by its lowliness it was least suited to foster the expectation of an earthly Messiah in royal splendour.
son of God
1. used to describe Adam (Lk. 3:
1. used to describe those who are born again (Lk. 20:
and of angels and of Jesus Christ
1. of those whom God esteems as sons, whom he loves, protects and benefits above others
  1. in the OT used of the Jews
  2. in the NT of Christians
  3. those whose character God, as a loving father, shapes by chastisements (Heb. 12:5-
1. those who revere God as their father, the pious worshippers of God, those who in character and life resemble God, those who are governed by the Spirit of God, repose the same calm and joyful trust in God which children do in their parents (Rom. 8:14, Gal. 3:26 ), and hereafter in the blessedness and glory of the life eternal will openly wear this dignity of the sons of God. Term used preeminently of Jesus Christ, as enjoying the supreme love of God, united to him in affectionate intimacy, privy to his saving councils, obedient to the Father's will in all his acts