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744 B
744 B
descending
coming down from above
like a dove
This phrase is a simile. The "Spirit" comes down just like a dove lands on a person. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
heaven
The word "heaven" refers to the "sky."
the Son of God
Some copies of this text say "Son of God"; others say "chosen one of God." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants)
Son of God
This is an important title for Jesus, the Son of God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)