(938) “But now a man, with the Lord’s assistance…”
This reinforces the idea that Beowulf was chosen by God. It, once again, shows that Beowulf is a Jesus or priest like figure. Him being more Priest like is more believable because he kills Grendel and other monsters but Jesus was not a man of violence and would never murder anyone. In addition to this, Beowulf has the assistance from God, which ultimately makes him invincible and undefeatable.
God's chosen doesn't necessarily need to be a priest. You should look up what a priest is - it's hard to see Beowulf in this role.
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