richmahn_en_tn/jhn/01/32.md

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descending

coming down from above

like a dove

This phrase is a simile. The "Spirit" comes down just like a dove lands on a person. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

heaven

The word "heaven" refers to the "sky."

the Son of God

Some copies of this text say "Son of God"; others say "chosen one of God." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants)

Son of God

This is an important title for Jesus, the Son of God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)

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