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I've noticed in recent threads many Trinitarian Christians ignore the involvement of the Angels in Genesis 1-3.
Why is that?
Genesis 1:26
The plural noun Elohim is sometimes used with a singular verb and on other occasion's, with a plural verb. The use of both singular and plural verbs in relation to this plural noun is significant. It indicates that though the Elohim are many, and united as one, they also are capable of independent decision and action. Nevertheless, the power they exercise, and the glory they manifest, are from One, even Yahweh.
In the verse before us the verb is in the plural, indicating a plurality of agents. The use of the plural pronoun "us" is misunderstood by Trinitarians as supporting their teaching; but there is nothing in its use to denote a trinity of agents any more than any other plurality. The reference to Creation found in Job 38:7 would suggest that the "us" relates to the "morning stars" and "sons of God" who shouted for joy at the glory of Creation.
A similar use of language in relation to the Elohim is found in Genesis 3:22; Genesis 11:7; Isaiah 6:8 and elsewhere.
We have been looking at Genesis 3:22 "Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil."
Already one member here has stumbled over this verse, trying to force Trinitarian interpretation which does not fit the context of sin.
The man could not become as one of the Trinity; but he could become as one of the angels, for it is obvious that they gained their present exalted status through probation.
Christ promised that the approved shall become "equal unto the angels" in the Age to come (Luke 20:36). In Psalms 8:5, the same word Elohim is translated "angels." And a comparison of Numbers 12:8 with Acts of the Apostles 7:38, or of Genesis 32:30 with Hosea 12:3-4, will show that the word Elohim, translated "God" relates to the angels, the representatives of the great Increate.
Having studied the Angels extensively for many years now I am genuinely concerned for the Trinitarian members here that do injustice to the text & role concerning the angels, which only harms their own understanding of the Heavenly Family they aim to be a part of.
I want to make it super clear - the meaning of Genesis 1:26 is that we are made in the image of the Elohim whom the Father used in the work of creation. This understanding is further confirmed by every and all instances where angels are presented in human form.
I don't believe any Christian can in all conscience deny this truth except at the cost of misrepresenting Scripture.
F2F
Why is that?
Genesis 1:26
The plural noun Elohim is sometimes used with a singular verb and on other occasion's, with a plural verb. The use of both singular and plural verbs in relation to this plural noun is significant. It indicates that though the Elohim are many, and united as one, they also are capable of independent decision and action. Nevertheless, the power they exercise, and the glory they manifest, are from One, even Yahweh.
In the verse before us the verb is in the plural, indicating a plurality of agents. The use of the plural pronoun "us" is misunderstood by Trinitarians as supporting their teaching; but there is nothing in its use to denote a trinity of agents any more than any other plurality. The reference to Creation found in Job 38:7 would suggest that the "us" relates to the "morning stars" and "sons of God" who shouted for joy at the glory of Creation.
A similar use of language in relation to the Elohim is found in Genesis 3:22; Genesis 11:7; Isaiah 6:8 and elsewhere.
We have been looking at Genesis 3:22 "Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil."
Already one member here has stumbled over this verse, trying to force Trinitarian interpretation which does not fit the context of sin.
The man could not become as one of the Trinity; but he could become as one of the angels, for it is obvious that they gained their present exalted status through probation.
Christ promised that the approved shall become "equal unto the angels" in the Age to come (Luke 20:36). In Psalms 8:5, the same word Elohim is translated "angels." And a comparison of Numbers 12:8 with Acts of the Apostles 7:38, or of Genesis 32:30 with Hosea 12:3-4, will show that the word Elohim, translated "God" relates to the angels, the representatives of the great Increate.
Having studied the Angels extensively for many years now I am genuinely concerned for the Trinitarian members here that do injustice to the text & role concerning the angels, which only harms their own understanding of the Heavenly Family they aim to be a part of.
I want to make it super clear - the meaning of Genesis 1:26 is that we are made in the image of the Elohim whom the Father used in the work of creation. This understanding is further confirmed by every and all instances where angels are presented in human form.
I don't believe any Christian can in all conscience deny this truth except at the cost of misrepresenting Scripture.
F2F
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