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these expressions in Biblical idiom do not at all connote Divinity or partnership in Divinity. In Psalms, 82:6 we read: I have said, ye are gods; and all of you are the children of the most High. In numerous instances the expression son of God is applied to prophets, to the righteous and to believers. The following are only some examples out of many: Israel is My son, even My first-born. (Exodus 4:22) Also I will make him (David) My first born, higher than the kings of the earth. (Psalms 89:27). He (Solomon) shall be My son, and I will be his father. (1 Chron. 22: 10) Now, My son, the Lord be with thee; and prosper thee, and build the house of Lord, thy God, as he has said of thee. (1 Chron. 22:11) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. (Matt. 5:9) That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven. (Matt. 5:45) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe in his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (John 1:12-13) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; 41