We find this curious phrase several times in scripture. See Psalm 2:7, Acts 13:33, Hebrews 1:5 and Hebrews 5:5.
The Hebrew word translated as "fathered" by the NASB is "yalad" (H3205) and is used literally to mean to biologically produce someone, but is also used figuratively, as in Psalm 2:7 to mean to install someone in some position for a purpose.
In Acts 13:33 the Greek word is "gennao" (G1080) and is used in this verse to indicate Christ was established for a purpose, i.e. to fulfill His Messianic prophecies. Note the context of verse, God was raising up or bringing forth Jesus for an undertaking.
In Hebrews 1:5 and 5:5 we see Jesus, God incarnate, established for the purpose of fulfilling His role as Redeemer, Lamb of God, the Messiah, Christ, Anointed One.
Thus, this phrase does NOT provide any actual support for the fiction Jesus is a created being.
The Hebrew word translated as "fathered" by the NASB is "yalad" (H3205) and is used literally to mean to biologically produce someone, but is also used figuratively, as in Psalm 2:7 to mean to install someone in some position for a purpose.
In Acts 13:33 the Greek word is "gennao" (G1080) and is used in this verse to indicate Christ was established for a purpose, i.e. to fulfill His Messianic prophecies. Note the context of verse, God was raising up or bringing forth Jesus for an undertaking.
In Hebrews 1:5 and 5:5 we see Jesus, God incarnate, established for the purpose of fulfilling His role as Redeemer, Lamb of God, the Messiah, Christ, Anointed One.
Thus, this phrase does NOT provide any actual support for the fiction Jesus is a created being.