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Genesis 1:1-3 As Related to the Trinity Doctrine

Genesis 1:1

The Hebrew word for God in Genesis 1:1 is "elohim [elohym]". This word is plural in form, so some claim this as proof that God is more than one person. Of course, the plural form does not mean "persons", but rather "gods". Yahweh is not Gods; he is one God.

The Hebrew plural form used in singular settings does not designate more than one, but rather a superlative. Many Hebrew scholars refer to this as plural intensive. Thus, when the scripture says that Yahweh made Moses a god [elohim] to Pharaoh, it does not mean that Yahweh made Moses "gods", nor does it mean that Yahweh made Moses more than one person to Pharaoh.

For more on this see:
http://godandson.reslight.net/e-p.html

Genesis 1:1 - In the Beginning - Examines what is included in the "beginning" spoken of in Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1.

Genesis 1:26,27

Genesis 3:22

Genesis 11:6,7 -- See Genesis 3:22

Genesis 16:7-14 -- The Angel of Yahweh

Genesis 18:1-19:13 -- Abraham and the Three Angels

Genesis 19:24

Genesis 32:28,30 - See: Jacob's Prevailing Prayer -- Study of Genesis 32:1-30

Genesis 34:7 - See: Colossians 1:15

Updated: July 9, 2007

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