gen 1:26 does not prove the Trinity?

Question

Gen 1:26 states “And God went on to say: “Let us make man in our image..”

According to Trinitarians, because the verse says “Let US” that God is composed of three persons. Is that correct?

When Jehovah says “Let us” this doesn’t mean that there are multiple persons in one God but plainly God is talking to his Son.

Here’s an example :

Gen 33:12 states Later on HE said: “LET US pull out and go, and let me go in advance of you.”
Is HE composed of TWO persons or just talking to another person?

Answer 1

The bible plainly teaches that God the Father used Jesus the Son as the creating agent to create all the heavens, all the physical universe, and all the creatures who live in both (angels, humans, and the lower creatures). The ultimate creative powers originates from God the Father, and that power is actually exercised under the Father's direction by (or "through") the "master worker" Jesus Christ (See Proverbs 8:22,27-30 "I came to be beside [God] as a master worker [or "one brought up with him", KJV]").

(Colossians 1:12-16) Thanking the Father... He delivered us from the authority of the darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son...15 He [the Son] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him.
(Colossians 1:12-16, KJV) Giving thanks unto the Father... Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son... 15 [The Son] Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him

(John 1:3) All things came into existence through [Jesus the Word], and apart from him not even one thing came into existence.
(John 1:3, KJV) All things were made by [Jesus the Word]; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

(John 1:10,14) The world came into existence through him, but the world did not know him. ...So [Jesus] the Word became flesh and resided among us, and we had a view of his glory, a glory such as belongs to an only-begotten son from a father
(John 1:10,14, KJV) The world was made by him, and the world knew him not. ...And [Jesus] the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,)

(Hebrews 1:1-4) God... has at the end of these days spoken to us by means of a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the systems of things. [Jesus] sustains all things by the word of his power; and after he had made a purification for our sins he sat down on the right hand of the Majesty in lofty places. So he has become better than the angels
(Hebrews 1:1-4, KJV) God... Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; [Jesus] upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Being made so much better than the angels

(Revelation 3:14) [Jesus] the Amen says, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation by God...
(Revelation 3:14, KJV) Saith [Jesus] the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God...

(Genesis 1:26) God went on to say: “Let us ["the Father" and "the Son"] make man in our image, according to our likeness
(Genesis 1:26, KJV) And God said, Let us ["the Father" and "the Son"] make man in our image, after our likeness

(1 Corinthians 8:6) There is actually to us one God the Father, out of whom all things are, and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are
(1 Corinthians 8:6, KJV) To us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

(Micah 5:2) And you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, the one too little to get to be among the thousands of Judah, from you there will come out to me [Jehovah] the one who is to become ruler in Israel, whose [Jesus'] origin is from early times [rather than without beginning]
(Micah 5:2, KJV) But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he [Jesus] come forth unto me [Jehovah] that is to be ruler in Israel; whose [Jesus'] goings forth have been from of old [rather than without beginning]

Thanks for the opportunity to discuss the distinctness and relationship of Jesus and Jehovah!

Answer 2

Never saw the Genesis used to explain the concept of the trinity so here are my thoughts....

there is also Mt 28:19 where Christ tells to go forth to all nations baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
another favorite is when a priest ends mass and quotes 2 Cor 13:14 The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God and the communion/fellowship of the Holy Ghost be with yo all. 1 John 5:7, "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." Genises, God said, let US make man in OUR image, etc. etc. God is a trinity. And Jesus said, "I and the Father are one" and "If you have seen me, you have seen the Father." And when Thomas saw him after the Resurrection, he said, "My Lord and my God."
Now lets take old to new….
OT – the grass withers, the flowers fade but the word of our God lasts forever (Is 40:8)
Jesus – heaven & earth will pass away but MY words will never pass away. MK 12”31
OT – remember to keep the Sabbath day Holy…. The seventh day is the Sabbath of the lord, your God (Ex 20:8-9)
Jesus – The Somn of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath. Mk 2:28
Then you can continue comparing with Ex 20:12 to Mt 10:37 –where Jesus places Himself above themost basic human relationship we have on earth. Then Ex 20:13 & Mt 5:21-22 and even Ex 20:14 compared to Mt 5:27-28.

Answer 3

Matt: 28:19 - God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit - One God possessing all.

Trinity does not appear in the Bible, but the Godhead does. (l Cor 12:4-6, 1 Peter 1:2, and Matt. 3:16-17.

It is a mystery. Look at it this way as an example. God is like water (H2O). The chemical compound comes in solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (steam). Each has a specific function. Ice cools, water quenches the thirst, and steam cooks and cleanses.

God has personal relationships and expresses love within His own Being.

Man that's deep

Answer 4

You are right Gen. 1:26 does not prove the Trinity. The Trinity is mentioned in the New Testament. Not the Old Testament.

Answer 5

Hmmmm....I always thought God was talking to his Army of Angels....

Let US make man in our image.

Perhaps, the Angels did the physical building and since God is the head honcho, he get's all the credit.....kind of like the way todays military works.

Answer 6

Hi: The word Trinity is not in the bible. The "us" would be the Lord and his sons in Genesis 6:2 The bible does not say the angels were made in the image of God.

Answer 7

No it doesn't prove the trinity.
The inference is US.
More than One.

Another verse that sort of tells you there is more to it is:
John 3:11 "Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak that which we know, and bear witness of that which we have seen; and you do not receive our witness.
He switches from the indicative to the plural.
The only one there was Nicodemus.

Answer 8

LET US< shows more than one spirit that calls himself God. the holy spirit is Just his power. two of them have names, the Father(blank) his Son Jesus.proverbs 30:1-4. God likes his power to be worshipped. Hence the Trinity

Answer 9

I like this one better: "For there are three that bear record in heaven, The Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one."

1 John 5:7

Also, the word Bible, is not in the Bible. Does that mean you do not believe in the Bible?

Answer 10

The Trinity wasn't in the Bible until the Church changed it to make it look like it was in the Bible. Read your history!

Answer 11

Great site to search out!
http://www.creatorgod.org/