Names for Christ and Kings

Who is “the king of heaven”?

The Language of Poetry also lists names for Christ. One is “the maker of heaven and earth.” He can also be called the maker of angels or the sun. Other names include “the king of heaven,” “the king of the sun,” and “the king of angels.”

The book quotes a poem that calls Christ “Mary’s son.” The poem says that he is both human and divine. “The king of people” is another name for Christ, but it can also describe any earthly king.

Readers therefore need to look at the surrounding lines to work out who is meant. For example, “the king of Greece” can describe Christ. The same words can also refer to an earthly emperor.

Earthly kings can be called “the ruler of the land,” “the guardian of the land,” or “the protector of the people.” A king who rules over other kings can be called “the king of kings.” A ruler’s position thus provides another way to name him.

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