Hi Rick, firstly because the "sons of God" in Genesis are speaking of human being, which Ray did say and I believe that as well, that does not mean that else where in Scripture that same term has to mean the same thing. You have to take into account the passage in which the term is used. There in Genesis it is certainly speaking of Adam's descendants... I believe they were called "sons of God" because they were directly related to Adam who probably gained it first. Whether other people decided to use that term for him/them or they used it for themselves, whichever it was I think it's because Adam being directly created by God considered himself sort of a son of God.
But when you come over to the Book of Job you have a whole other scenario, it appears to happen at the throne of God which is in heaven (Matt 5:34).
Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
Job 2:1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.
So actually the answer to who these "sons of God" are, as Alex referenced, is right there in the book of Job. In chapter 38 "the LORD" is answering Job and He speaks of how He was the One responsible for preforming the wondrous works of creation and He continues on...
Job 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:
v. 2 "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
v. 3 Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me.
v. 4 "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
v. 5 Who determined its measurements--surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it?
v. 6 On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone,
v. 7 when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
So we can see this reference, in the same book, seems to be speaking of a time when these "sons of God shouted for joy" in witnessing the creation. These have to be spirit beings, because they saw the very foundations of the earth being laid and I think we can safely say there were no human beings at that time. So this is an assembly of His angelic host that were rejoicing at the glorious creation of the earth, the future home of mankind.
That verse also speaks of the angels as "morning stars"... not to be confused with "THE morning Star" - Jesus Christ (Rev 22:16). There are a few other verses that do use this figure of speak, stars, in speaking of God's angels.
Rev 1:20 The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches.
Isa 14:13 For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north;
So when you put these Scriptures together, maybe you can see these connections. There is another passage in Psalms that also speaks "all His hosts" praising Him, His angels - celestial beings - "stars of light," praising Him.
Psa 148:1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!
v. 2 Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts!
v. 3 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light!
v. 4 Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, And you waters above the heavens!
v. 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.
mercy, peace and love
Kat