Matthew 14:33 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, and it reads:
“Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.'”
This passage occurs after Jesus walks on water and calms a storm, and in response, His disciples worship Him and declare Him to be “the Son of God.” In Christianity, this is interpreted as a confirmation of Jesus’ divine nature, showing His power over nature and reinforcing the belief that He is the Son of God, and by extension, part of the Holy Trinity.
Does this Mean Jesus is God in Islam?
No, Islam does not interpret this or any other verse from the Bible to mean that Jesus is God. Islam holds a very different view of Jesus (Isa in Arabic) compared to Christianity. Here’s how:
- Islamic Belief about Jesus: In Islam, Jesus is one of the greatest prophets, but he is not divine. The Quran explicitly denies that Jesus is the Son of God or that he should be worshiped as a deity. For example, in Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:72, it says:
“They do blaspheme who say: Allah is Christ the son of Mary. But said Christ: ‘O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.’”
- No Worship of Jesus: Islam teaches that worship is due to God (Allah) alone. Muslims believe Jesus performed miracles, but these were signs from God, not evidence of His divinity. The concept of the Trinity and the divine sonship of Jesus is rejected in Islam.
Conclusion:
Matthew 14:33 is understood by Christians as an affirmation of Jesus’ divinity, with His disciples recognizing Him as the Son of God. However, in Islam, this verse does not align with the belief system, as Islam teaches that Jesus is a prophet, not God or part of a divine trinity.