son of man

noun phrase

Synonyms of son of man next

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1

: a human being

2

often Son of man : God's messiah destined to preside over the final judgment of humankind

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of son of man was before the 12th century

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“Son of man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/son%20of%20man. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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