Evidence of Son of God in the Old Testament - Pro 30v4
Some rational thinkers and non-believers believe that christians made up the idea/doctrine of a multi-personality God starting from the Christian era.
In Proverbs 30 v4, I find that the writer/believer in the Old Testament already knew God as multi-personal.
v4
What is His name or His son's name?
Surely you know!
v3 brings us to attention that Agur the writer is contending with his opposition the knowledge of the Holy One (a term for the God of Israel, Je).
At the end of v3 - Nor do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. Agur is expanding the matter of the Holy One (God) rather than expanding the matter (such as their own family relationship) of his opposition.In v4 he pointed to the attributes of God, ascended into heaven and descended. Without general knowledge of aircrafts, this verse is in no way referring to his opposition having ascended into heaven.
Who has gathered the wind in His fists?
Surely none of his opponents has done this single-handedly. Therefore we are certained that he is describing God by displaying His attributes, might and deeds.
A singular term - His - describes his unity, one single being.And again, no human even nowadays, can wrapped the waters (such as the rivers and oceans) in His garment (just one garment, one device). This is not a description of men, but again, a description of a unified being ( of one presence ).
In v4 he ask his opposition, as if they knew, the names of the different persons of this God.
v5 continues on with the attributes of God.
Agur is still focusing on the name of Jehovah his God in v9, showing that he has not deviated from the topic of the name of God. And within Jehovah he understands that there is a name for His Son.
Rev 19v12:
...and upon His head are many diadems; and He has a name written upon Him which no one knows except Himself.
Agur in Pro30v4 is challenging his opposition the knowledge of the name of God which is not known/understood to His creation, although for sure there is a name.
This suggests that the knowledge of God is not a concept or just doctrinal, but has to do with actual knowledge and fact. Consulting with other lawyers or spiritual people just would not obtain the truth.
The expression of Agur is that he believed in a God that can be communicated with and reveal Himself to whoever He wills (independent to human effort).
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