ELTBefore Final Nun ן
The *ן* (final Nun) is a final form that extends below the line, indicating a downward movement, symbolizing death and the humiliation of Christ in His incarnation and crucifixion. The title "Son of Man" reflects His identification with humanity, but after His death and resurrection, He was restored to glory, and the title "Son of Man" no longer fully applies. Instead, He is exalted and restored to the title of *כ* (Kaf), the Son of God, reflecting His divine nature and glory.
Here are some scriptures that reflect the idea that the title "Son of Man" was associated with Christ's earthly humiliation and death, and that after His resurrection and restoration, He was exalted to His full glory as the Son of God:
**Christ's Death and Restoration to Glory**
1. ▸ ± John 12:23-24
*"Jesus replied, 'The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.'"* - Jesus speaks of the "Son of Man" being glorified after His death. His death, as the Son of Man, leads to the glorification and multiplication of life. After the resurrection, He would no longer be merely the "Son of Man" in His humility, but would be restored to glory.
2. ▸ ± John 13:31-32
*"When he was gone, Jesus said, 'Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him.'"* - After Judas' departure to betray Him, Jesus speaks of the "Son of Man" being glorified, indicating that His earthly humiliation (as the Son of Man) would give way to His ultimate glorification.
*"Look," he said, "I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God."* - Stephen, in his vision, sees the "Son of Man" standing at the right hand of God, indicating the exaltation of Jesus after His resurrection. This vision suggests that the title "Son of Man" continues to apply, but in the context of His exaltation, He is no longer in His humble, earthly state.
4. ▸ ± Philippians 2:8-11
*"And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth."* - Christ, though He was the "Son of Man" in His earthly state, humbled Himself through death. After His resurrection, He was exalted to the highest place, no longer merely the Son of Man, but the exalted Son of God.
5. ▸ ± Luke 24:26
*"Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?"* - Jesus asks His disciples about the necessity of His suffering before entering His glory. The suffering and death as the "Son of Man" are followed by the glory of His resurrection and exaltation, where He is restored to His divine state.
6. ▸ ± Revelation 1:13-16
*"And among the lampstands was someone 'like a son of man,' dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest... His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance."* - In Revelation, Jesus is described as the "Son of Man," but in His glorified, eternal state, shining with divine glory. This reflects the restoration of His glory after His death and resurrection.
**Conclusion**
The *ן* (final Nun) symbolizes the humiliation and death of Christ, as He was the "Son of Man" in His earthly form. However, after His resurrection, the title "Son of Man" no longer fully applies. He is restored to His eternal glory, where He is exalted as the Son of God, reflecting His divine nature. The final Nun's downward extension represents the humiliation of death, but His resurrection restores Him to His rightful place of glory and divine authority.
