The "we" and "us" in Genesis are what are called the "Royal We", which is when a monarch refers to themselves in the plural. It is actually quite common, and has nothing to do with the Trinity.
Jews are very very strict in belief that GOD has no partners and is ONE (Singular).
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2007-10-04 16:48:02 · 8 answers · asked by kloneme 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually, there is a great deal of evidence to support the idea that ancient jewish people beleived God existing as a plurality. He was more of a duo then a uno. Yaweh and Elohim. Yahweh, being kind and forgiving and Elohim, being mighty fist of God. Today those are considered two title for the same deity. But, like I said historical evidence does support the idea that these 'titles' were once seperate entities.
2007-10-04 16:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by endynyp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, this is correct, it is the same way in the Quran, just read the Quran and you will see the use of "We" alot, and obviously Islam is a very strict monotheists, it is the same way in my language also, if endynyp is right, then that even adds more contradictions because many many times it has been said that God is one in the Bible. And "April", I am sorry, but if you do a better study of trinity you will find that it is a fake and forgery, and the "We" does not refer to it, if you want, you can read this book about the trinity:
http://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/muslim/library/jesus-say/contents.html
It is a really good book, try it.
And tuberoot, first of all, you should knew that the Gospel of John is not an eyewitness, and second, there are many times in the Bible where other prophets have been "worshipped" now I dont literally mean this, because back then and now "worship" has more than one meaning, it also means bowing down in respect, so if you are saying that Jesus(pbuh) being worshipped means he is god, then according to your admission, and according to Bible, there must be more than one god, because other prophets were worshipped also, if you dont believe, you can find all the references to who was "worshipped" in that book i posted above.
Thank you.
2007-10-05 00:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Farid 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nice try. there are no partners in the "trinity". in the case of scripture the plurality is implicit to the dynamic of God. It does not expressly prove or disprove the "trinity". the "royal we" is a completely nonsensical argument, scripture was not formed in respect to human peculiars or formalities. it is in the light of the gospel of John that the meaning of Genesis' implied plurality becomes significant and gains definition.
2007-10-05 00:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Isaiah 9:6
John 8:51-59
Eph 3:9
Col 1:9-23
Job 19
Romans 10
2007-10-05 00:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for your exegesis. I will take that under advisement. Why is 'one like the son of man' worshiped in Daniel 7?
2007-10-04 23:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are correct,and I too believe there is only one GOD
2007-10-05 00:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by sabirah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, possible.
2007-10-04 23:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by bobanalyst 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not Jewish and I definitely don't believe that. When he says "We" and "Us" He's definitely talking about The father, The son, and The Holy Spirit. Duh.
2007-10-04 23:53:42 · answer #8 · answered by April 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋