The real essence of the phrase 'son of man' is not from Ezekiel but from Daniel[color=0000ff]As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the [u]Son of man[/u] came with the [b]clouds of heaven[/b], and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. (Dan 7:12-14 KJVS)[/color]It is one of the fundamental Messianic passages of the Old Testament. If you notice the phrase "clouds of heaven" you will see the significance of the Lord's words in...[color=0000ff]Matt. 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the [b]clouds of heaven[/b] with power and great glory.
Matt. 26:64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the [b]clouds of heaven[/b].
Rev. 1:7 Behold, [b]he cometh with clouds[/b]; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. [/color]These are all powerful claims to be the Messiah.
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Ron Bailey
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