Bene Elohim

angelic sky Hebrew single tradition · 2

The bene elohim, translated as "sons of the Gods", are members of the council of the gods. This phrase has exact parallels in Ugaritic and Phoenician texts, indicating a broader ancient Near Eastern concept of divine beings.

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When

First attested
1500 BCE
Attested period
-1500 – -500
Historical notes
Attested in Hebrew Bible and has exact parallels in Ugaritic and Phoenician texts.

Relationships

co occurs with
Archangels
child of
Elohim

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“Archangel Bene Elohim List of angels in theology”

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“The phrase bene elohim, translated 'sons of the Gods', has an exact parallel in Ugaritic and Phoenician texts, referring to the council of the gods.”

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