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what did 'sons of god' or 'morning stars' mean to people in job's ancient world?

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Job 38:7

when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

This verse is part of God's response to Job from the whirlwind. After Job has questioned God's justice and wisdom through much suffering, God begins to speak, reminding Job of the vastness and complexity of creation that Job cannot comprehend, often using rhetorical questions.

What does this ancient image of cosmic joy say about how we understand the world's beginnings and our place within them?

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  • Genesis 6:2

    This passage also mentions 'sons of God,' though in a different context, interacting with human women.

  • Psalm 148:3

    This psalm calls on 'sun and moon' and 'all you stars of light' to praise the Lord, echoing cosmic celebration.

  • Revelation 12:4

    This New Testament passage uses the imagery of stars falling from heaven, suggesting cosmic entities.

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