According to the Bible, God is eternal, all-powerful, and all-knowing, the Creator of everything that exists. He is holy and perfectly good, yet also deeply loving and merciful, desiring a personal relationship with each of us as our father. God is just, upholding what is right, but His love is shown in the gift of Jesus Christ, who brings salvation to the world. The Bible reveals God as one being in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God, yet working together in perfect unity. In all of creation and throughout history, God is faithful, unchanging, and always present.

Q: Is God biologically male?

God is spirit (John 4:24) and does not have a human body in His eternal, divine nature. But God chose to take on human form in Jesus, as a male, fully God and fully human. Masculine pronouns describe God’s relational identity as Father, not biological sex.

Q: Did Hebrew grammar force masculine pronouns onto God?

No. Hebrew allowed feminine nouns and pronouns, but God intentionally chose masculine language, showing He communicates His identity clearly and relationally.

Q: Why does God use titles like Father, King, and Lord?

• Father — cares, guides, and protects

• King — rules with justice and wisdom

• Lord (Adonai) — dependable, masterful

Jesus calls God Father, revealing intimacy and love.

Q: Does God ever use feminine imagery?

Yes, to express care and compassion:

• A mother hen gathering her chicks

• A woman in labor

These are metaphors, not literal identity. Pronouns express God’s personhood; metaphors express His qualities.

Q: How consistent is this across languages?

Even in neutral languages like Mandarin, Swahili, and Finnish, God is translated as “He,” reflecting His choice, not grammar.

Additional Evidence of God’s Relational Nature

• Communicates through Scripture and conscience
  God speaks to us in ways we can understand. Through Scripture, He gives guidance, wisdom, and encouragement (2 Timothy 3:16–17). At the same time, He impresses His truth on our hearts and conscience, helping us discern right from wrong (Romans 2:15). This shows that God desires ongoing, personal communication with each of us.

• Shows mercy and love through Jesus
  God’s relational nature is most clearly revealed in Jesus Christ, who came to live among us (John 1:14). Through His teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection, God demonstrates compassion, forgiveness, and sacrificial love (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4–5). Jesus’ life reveals God’s desire to draw us into an intimate, transformative relationship.

• Guides and transforms lives
  God actively leads and shapes our lives, like a shepherd guiding His flock (Psalm 23:1–3) and a Father teaching His children (Proverbs 3:11–12). He transforms hearts, minds, and habits through His Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18), helping us grow in love, wisdom, and righteousness. This personal guidance shows that God’s relationship with us is dynamic and life-changing.

Summary

The Bible shows that God is deeply relational and desires a personal connection with each of us. He protects us like a loving Father (Psalm 103:13) and leads us like a shepherd, guiding His flock with care and even leaving the ninety-nine to find the one (Luke 15:4–5). God rules with justice and authority like a King (Psalm 47:7–8), and is dependable and faithful like a Lord who keeps His promises (Lamentations 3:22–23). He nurtures us tenderly like a mother comforting her child (Isaiah 66:13) and like a mother hen gathering her chicks under her wings (Matthew 23:37). God also listens to our prayers and responds with wisdom and compassion (Jeremiah 33:3).

God uses masculine pronouns and the title “Father” to reveal His authority, protection, and relational care in ways we can understand, while also using feminine imagery to express His nurturing, comforting, and compassionate nature. These descriptions are not contradictory; they reflect the fullness of His character.