Re: God or Gods?

From: Jack Kilmon (jpman@accesscomm.net)
Date: Fri Feb 21 1997 - 11:56:26 EST

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ILKVM@aol.com wrote:
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> The Hebrew word used for God in the Old Testament is Elohim. Elohim is
> plural. In the New Testament, the Greek word used for God is Theos. Unless
> I am mistaken, Theos is singular. Can anyone shed any light on why this is?

Although Elohim is plural, it is always used in singular word
construction. The plurality refers to the majesty or magnitude of God.

Jack Kilmon
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