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09-01-2004, 03:07 PM | #1 |
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Elohim - a simple plural or not?
I know this is elementary, but I've been trying to nail this down and keep getting fuzzy explanations.
I read Till on this, which seems to indicate clearly that wherever 'ha-elohim' appeared in scripture, it meant 'the gods' - although I'm not sure what he is saying about the meaning of the shorter 'elohim'. Now - I have Lee Warren arguing that 'elohim' is not a simple plural, but a usage that imbues both male & female aspects to Yahweh, thereby explaining a masculine ending (im) to a feminine noun (eloah). Any direction would be appreciated. |
09-01-2004, 05:13 PM | #2 |
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