Bible dictionary for children
Son of Man
Son of Man is a title Jesus often uses for himself.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Son of Man is a title Jesus often uses for himself. It can connect with human identity and with the figure in Daniel's vision, depending on the passage.
Talk about it
What authority does Jesus discuss when he uses the title here?
An example from the Bible
In Mark 2, Jesus uses the title when speaking about authority to forgive sins. The surrounding account helps explain its significance.
Read Mark 2:10 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Mark 2:10
But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic—Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
