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To: Jonty30
The Old Testament clearly indicates that God is plural, when he refers to Himself the name used in the original manuscripts is always in the plural sense "Elohim". The problem is "scholars" redefine it and say "even though the word is indeed plural in this instance it is used in a singular sense" they know the word is plural, they do this specifically to refute the idea of a triune Godhead.

That pretty much ends the debate, that leaves whether God is two or three and in that the Bible again clearly states there are three entities that make the whole.
7 posted on 06/14/2023 3:31:26 AM PDT by Skwor
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To: Skwor

I find it interesting where it says he made humans male and female in his image. I’ve heard some theologians describe it as God the Father being male and the holy Spirit being female....


15 posted on 06/14/2023 5:31:51 AM PDT by kelly4c
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To: Skwor
The Old Testament clearly indicates that God is plural, when he refers to Himself the name used in the original manuscripts is always in the plural sense "Elohim". The problem is "scholars" redefine it and say "even though the word is indeed plural in this instance it is used in a singular sense" they know the word is plural, they do this specifically to refute the idea of a triune Godhead.

The word has nothing to do with the chrstian "trinity," which is only found in the "new testament" (and not really there either, as the whole concept was hammered out in church councils after Constantine had already inaugurated "baptized heathenism").

That pretty much ends the debate, that leaves whether God is two or three and in that the Bible again clearly states there are three entities that make the whole.

Hebrew has a dual form. But why should the plural be limited to three? Maybe there are twenty of 'em!

27 posted on 06/14/2023 7:46:58 AM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (בראשית ברא אלקים את השמים ואת הארץ)
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