Salvation
How can Jesus be God when the Hebrew Bible says God is not a man?
Quick answer
The Hebrew Bible does not state that God cannot become a man, but rather that God is not a man in the context of His nature and actions at that time. It is possible for God to choose to manifest in human form, as seen in biblical accounts where God appeared to individuals.
Full argument
The verses cited from Numbers, 1 Samuel, and Hosea emphasize God's nature and His unchanging character, but they do not preclude the possibility of God choosing to become a man. The Old Testament records instances where God appeared in human form, such as in Genesis 18, where the Lord appeared to Abraham as one of three men. This indicates that God can interact with humanity in a physical form without compromising His divine nature. Furthermore, the New Testament reveals that God did indeed become man in the person of Jesus Christ, fulfilling the divine plan of salvation. Therefore, the assertion that God cannot be a man is a misunderstanding of the nature of God and His ability to operate within His creation.
Key verses
Genesis 18:1-3bible
The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre...
John 1:14bible
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us...
Philippians 2:7bible
He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant...
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