God the Son

proper noun

The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the Word of God, which became flesh—incarnated—in Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God the Father.

“Holonyms: Trinity; God, Lord”

Similar
Son of Godmore at Jesus Christ

Meanings

proper noun
  1. ChristianityThe person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the Word of God, which became flesh—incarnated—in Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God the Father.

    Holonyms: Trinity; God, Lord

    1 more example

    That which were a dishonour to God the Son, were a dishonour to God the holy Ghost.

    1645, G. Gillespie, Nihil Respondes, section 11

    Synonyms: Son of God, more at Jesus Christ

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the Word of God, which became flesh—incarnated—in Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God the Father.

Similar
Son of Godmore at Jesus Christ

Origin

The proper noun is explained by the history of Christianity; for the etymons, see god and son.

Full word history & related roots →

Translations

Bulgarian Бог Син
  • Бог Синthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Catalan Déu Fill
  • Déu Fillthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Chinese Cantonese 聖子 /圣子
  • 聖子 /圣子the person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Chinese Mandarin 聖子 /圣子
  • 聖子 /圣子 (Shèngzǐ)the person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Czech Bůh Syn
  • Bůh Synthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Danish Gud Sønnen
  • Gud Sønnenthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Dutch God de Zoon
  • God de Zoonthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Finnish Poika, Poika Jumala
  • Poikathe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
  • Poika Jumalathe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
French Dieu le Fils
  • Dieu le Filsthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
German Gott der Sohn
  • Gott der Sohnthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Italian Dio Figlio
  • Dio Figliothe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Latin Deus Filius
  • Deus Filiusthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Norwegian Gud Sønnen
  • Gud Sønnenthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Polish Syn Boży, Syn Człowieczy
  • Syn Bożythe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
  • Syn Człowieczythe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Portuguese Deus Filho
  • Deus Filhothe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Romanian Dumnezeu Fiul
  • Dumnezeu Fiulthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Russian Бог Сын
  • Бог Сын (Bog Syn)the person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Slovak Boh Syn
  • Boh Synthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Spanish Dios Hijo
  • Dios Hijothe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Swedish Gud Son, Sonen
  • Gud Sonthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
  • Sonenthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Ukrainian Бог Син
  • Бог Син (Boh Syn)the person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Vietnamese Chúa Con
  • Chúa Conthe person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ
Cite this entry
APA

God the Son. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/God%20the%20Son

MLA

“God the Son.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/God%20the%20Son. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “God the Son,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/God%20the%20Son.

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