Comments on: Hebraic Usage of the Titles for “God”

By: Isaiah 9:6 – Not a Series of Names

Isaiah 9:6 – Not a Series of Names — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:19:14 +0000

[...] as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who sent the Messiah. (Isaiah 61:1) In keeping with the Hebrew usage of forms of the word EL as applied persons or things other than Yahweh, it would simply mean that [...]

By: Deuteronomy 6:4 – The Meaning of Echad

Deuteronomy 6:4 – The Meaning of Echad — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:52:12 +0000

[...] Paul had just written concerning the idol-gods of the nations, and declares that the informed Christian knows that the idols are nothing. It is these that Paul refers to as those who are “called” gods. On earth, of course, the idols are something in that the carved images are made of wood or stone, and wood and stone is indeed “something”, but as far as having the will and might to bring about or influence events in the world to a purposeful outcome, these gods are nothing. Thus, while they are “called” gods, they are not so by nature, which nature is special “might, strength”, power, as based on the Hebraic meaning of the words that are translated as “God/god”*. (Galatians 4:8) They have no special might of themselves to perform any prophecy, any purpose, that might be attributed to them. In the heavens, the sun, the moon, stars and constellations, etc., have been called “gods”. The sun, the moon, the stars, etc., are indeed something, as far as the substances that are combined in their make-up is concerned. But they are nothing as far as the claim that these are “gods”, in that they do not have any will or might bring about any purposeful outcome amongst the intelligent creation, they are “nothing”. Yet these have been called “gods” and “lords”. The word Adonis comes from the Hebrew word “Adon”, meaning “Lord”. Thus these are “called” gods and lords, although they are not so by nature, as they, of themselves, cannot perform or accomplish any will, prophecy, or purpose that might be attributed to them. Most are familiar with the usage of the word “baal” (meaning “the Lord”, “lord”, or “the master”) and its usage regarding false gods. ========= *See Hebraic Usage of the Titles for “God” http://godandson.reslight.net/?p=19l [...]

By: 2 Peter 1:1 – Our God and Savior

2 Peter 1:1 – Our God and Savior — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:37:26 +0000

[...] However, even if Jesus is being called “THEOS” in this verse, this would not mean that Jesus is Yahweh, since the Greek word THEOS, based on the Hebrew words EL and ELOHIM, can take on a more general meaning than Supreme Being, or a false “god”.* Yahweh is the God and Father of Jesus. (Romans 15:6; 2 Corinthians 1:3; 11:31; Ephesians 1:3,17; 1 Peter 1:3) The Father of Jesus is the only true God who sent Jesus. (John 17:1,3; Deuteronomy 18:15-19) Jesus is not that only true God who sent him. ========== *See our study on the Hebraic usages of words for “God”: http://godandson.reslight.net/?p=19 [...]

By: John 20:28 – My Lord and My God | Jesus and His God

John 20:28 – My Lord and My God | Jesus and His God — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:07:54 +0000

[...] See also the following studies: Elohim – Does This Word Signify a Plurality of Persons in a Godhead? Hebraic Usage of the Titles for “God” [...]

By: Defending the Faith | Here You Have It

Defending the Faith | Here You Have It — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:47:43 +0000

[...] The Hebraic Usage of the Titles for “God” http://godandson.reslight.net/?p=19 [...]

By: Humility of Mind (Philippians 2:5-11)

Humility of Mind (Philippians 2:5-11) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:17:06 +0000

[...] we have shown in our study, “Hebraic Usage of the Titles for ‘God’“, the Greek word theos does not always mean God Almighty, and based upon Hebraic usage, it [...]

By: The Logos was Theos (John 1:1-3)

The Logos was Theos (John 1:1-3) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:06:22 +0000

[...] Since the word “theos” in the phrase “the Word was God [theos]” is not preceded by the article “ho” (the God), as are the other two uses of theos in verses 1 and 2, it can be understood as an adjective rather than a noun; “the Word was mighty”, which would be our preferred way to translate the phrase. Theos is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word “elohim” which can be rendered as “mighty” as the King James Version does in Genesis 30:8 and 1 Samuel 14:15, and as applied to Moses in Exodus 7:1. Thus, in keeping within what has been revealed by the holy spirit in the scriptures, we believe the proper thought of John 1:1 should be: In the beginning was the LOGOS and the LOGOS was with TON THEON, and the LOGOS was mighty. ========== See our study: Hebraic Usage of the Titles for “God” [...]

By: Who is the One Yahweh? : Defending the Faith

Who is the One Yahweh? : Defending the Faith — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:32:26 +0000

[...] appears to be addressed “oneness” believers, rather than those who believe in the Hebraic application to John 1:1, and other scriptures in which the words for “God” may be seen to apply to [...]

By: Jesus and His God » Blog Archive » Jesus is Not Yahweh (Jehovah)

Jesus and His God » Blog Archive » Jesus is Not Yahweh (Jehovah) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:30:25 +0000

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By: Jesus and His God » Blog Archive » Isaiah 9:6 - The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:43:05 +0000

[...] Other authorities give it the same or similar meanings. Consequently it is applicable to any powerful being and especially so the most powerful – the Almighty Yahweh. ========== *See our study on “The Hebraic Usages of the Titles for ‘God’”: http://godandson.reslight.net/?p=19 [...]