In Deuteronomy 6:4,  why does the Hebrew noun translated 'God' appear to be plural (the -im suffix is a plural ending for Hebrew nouns)?

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It's not about the language, rather, it's about the mindset. Obviously you can read scripture in your own native tongue but there is a much deeper level of understanding that can be derived by referencing the language (Hebrew) through which YHVH spoke to His people. You don't necessarily need to learn the language but using the wealth of resources we have can be very helpful in digging deeper into the Truth of YHVH. I have given a very basic view of this in the Aleph and Tav blog.

Relative to the mindset, the key to having a full comprehension of scripture is to put on the Mind of Messiah which is rooted in the Hebraic understanding of scripture rather than a greco-roman catholic view of scripture. Y'shua gave us the prerequisite to receiving the Set Apart Spirit of YHVH in John 14:15:

"If you love me, you shall guard my commands AND I shall ask the Father, and He shall give you another Redeemer, to stay with you forever – the Spirit of the Truth, whom the world is unable to receive, because it does not see Him or know Him. But you know Him, for He stays with you and shall be in you. . . .But the Redeemer, the Set-apart Spirit, whom the Father shall send in My Name, He shall teach you all, and remind you of all that I said to you."

If people actually lived a life of love inspired obedience to the Word of YHVH the way Messiah taught His followers, the modern churches would likely go out of business.

One way that you put on the Mind of Messiah is by going to the source of Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge which is exclusively in the Torah, the Prophets and the Writings (aka TeNaK) with the focus on the Torah. YHVH has explained to us that "My people have perished for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being priest for Me. Since you have forgotten the Torah of your Elohim, I also forget your children."

So indeed Isaiah 28:11 tells us that "For with mocking lips and a foreign tongue he will speak to these people." But why? Isaiah has the Answers. . . Ephraim had gone astray.

I pray that believers will return to the Path of Life that can only be found through a love inspired obedience to the Torah of YHVH through Messiah Y'shua!

Shalom in the ahavah of YHVH!
t's not about the language, rather, it's about the mindset.--english negro

jkn8--- any student of universial thought---undertands that the phontics of the people govern the mindset of the people---
the two are not equal...
mindset (i hate u master)
tongue-says(i love u master)
results the nigger becomes a walking and living native son of his on savage existence (i thought james baldwin thought us that?)---
at any rate: or price:
this is free info as we be info---not knowledge...

mindset is always of matter (laws of the mack game none withstanding)
what matters is not what counts...
what counts is what controls...


Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!

English Standard Version (©2001)
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Keep your tongue from saying evil things and your lips from speaking deceitful things.

King James Bible
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

American King James Version
Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking guile.

American Standard Version
Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile.

Bible in Basic English
Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from words of deceit.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Darby Bible Translation
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile;

English Revised Version
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Webster's Bible Translation
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

World English Bible
Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies.

Young's Literal Translation
Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking deceit.


the tongue unlike mind is what tells the word about u and ur god...or whom u want other to know as ur god...thus if ur god is deceit...as is the god of the false prophets....u will say anything with ur mouth to convince people u have a pure mindset...
noone knows ur heart---everyone knows ur words...
following ones line of thought is never possible===following ones line of words is always possible---even when the words are false...

point blank..
the tongue not the mind is the most powerful memeber of the body...
this is why the dumb preacher cant control the smart deacons church---
because the preacher has a better mack game not because the preacher has a better fact game...

mindset no
mouth piece yes...


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i would 2...
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."
and the bible is english...
My friend sent me this email and I just wanted to share it with you all! Please read all the way down because it is true! You will be blessed.

Names of Jesus - The Significance
What's in a name? Do the titles and names of Jesus hold a significance? In the days when the Bible was being written, the Israelites often chose names for their babies based on the child's character or appearance, i.e. Esau (hairy) and Korah (bald). Some babies were named because of an incident at their birth or their names were based on some hope or prayer of the parent, as in Zechariah's name (God has remembered). Sometimes babies received the name of an everyday object, like Tamar (palm tree), and Tabitha (gazelle). Parents often named their children by the time of day they were born. For example: Shaharaim (dawn), Hodesh (new moon). The condition of the mother also frequently inspired a name: Leah (exhausted) and Mahli (sick).

Jesus was named prophetically. Matthew 1:20-23 says, "But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.' All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' - which means, 'God with us.'"

Names of Jesus - The List
Why are there so many different names of Jesus? The names serve as a description of who Jesus is and how He works in the lives of individuals. Some scholars have located over 700 titles and different names for Jesus in the Bible. Let's study a few of them here.

God - Jesus is called God in several passages in the Bible. Along with His sinless life, miracles, and resurrection from the dead, His claims to be God stand firm (John 20:28).

Lord - In the New Testament, this term is used as a salutation to honor a man of distinction. The disciples used this term to salute Jesus as their teacher and master (Matthew 22:43-44).

Word - This title was used by the apostle John to describe the mission of Jesus. The title states Jesus' Godhead and eternal and absolute deity (John 1:1, 14).
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
KJV

Messiah - The long awaited "anointed one" who would deliver Israel. Jesus came to deliver mankind from sin and death (John 4:25-26).

Alpha and Omega - These two characters were the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This descriptive title expresses the eternal nature of God - the beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8; 22:13).

Savior - Jesus is the person who rescues mankind from an eternity in hell.

Redeemer - "One who frees or delivers another from difficulty, danger, or bondage, usually by the payment of a ransom price." In the New Testament, Jesus is viewed as the ultimate Redeemer who gave His life as a ransom (Mark 10:45, Titus 2:14).

Light of the World - Jesus is the Person who brings true knowledge of God. Those who reject this light bring judgment upon themselves (John 8:12; 3:19-21).

Lamb of God - This title refers to the Old Testament sacrificial system where God accepted the blood of animals as atonement for sin (John 1:29, 36). Jesus' blood made atonement for sin!

Ruler of Creation - Christ existed before the creation of the world and He is sovereign over it (Revelation 3:14).

Mediator - Because Jesus is fully God, He can represent God to man. Because He is fully man, Jesus can represent man to God. Reconciliation is possible (1 Timothy 2:5).

Bread of Life - Jesus is the one and only supplier of true spiritual nourishment (John 6:35). Way, Truth, and Life - Jesus is the only way to heaven, the only source of truth, and the foundation of all life (John 14:6)!

Names of Jesus - Personal Meaning
What do the names of Jesus mean to you? Do they have personal significance? Is Jesus your Savior, your Mediator, your Redeemer? If not, we encourage you to learn more about Him and accept the gift of salvation He has offered to you.

If Jesus is your Savior, are you overcome with thankfulness for what God has done for you? Take a moment and praise Him using His various names. "Jesus, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. You are my Life, for without You my life would be worth nothing. You are my Savior and my King, the Lamb of God who atoned for my sin. You are the Alpha and Omega and You control the beginning and end of each circumstance in my life. You are the Bread of Life and I can feast on Your spiritual nourishment to keep me in perfect peace. You are my Lord and my God. In Your holy name, amen."

Acts 4:10-12
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
KJV

I call him JESUS..

His name is JESUS..

NO other name..

God is not a name ..

JESUS..JESUS..JESUS..

I pray to JESUS

I sing to JESUS

I worship JESUS .

I LOVE the name of JESUS

I LOVE saying the name JESUS.

There is something about the name JESUS.



I don't know Greek/Latin/Hebrew or any other language.

I only speak/read English

My (KJV) bible calls him JESUS.
ὅτι τρεῖς εἰσιν οἱ μαρτυροῦντες ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, ὁ πατὴρ, ὁ λόγος, καὶ τὸ ἅγιον πνεῦμα καὶ οὗτοι οἱ τρεῖς ἕν εἰσιν
As an advocate of "unity in plurality," I would posit that a plural noun with a singular verb alludes both to unity and plurality.

In English grammar, for instance, we know of collective nouns that represent more than one entity but assume singular form (and necessitate singular adjectives, verbs, and pronouns). I don't think Elohim is a collective noun, of course... I just mention those nouns as examples of words that clearly represent plural entities but are attended by adjectives, verbs and pronouns in singular form. Live a collective noun, Elohim in the Scriptures reflects both unity and plurality.
ok Mr. Gill Let me ask you a Question: If Father and Son are co-equal persons, why did Jesus pray to the Father? . Can God pray to God?

Also are there three Spirits in a Christian's heart? Father, Jesus, and the Spirit all dwell within a Christian?
I was going to ask you the same question regarding Jesus being Jehovah. Wouldn't that mean Jesus prayed to Himself?
Thats a question you'll never get a start answer to bro.
Ok Mr.Gill: I'll answer your questions if you first answer mine!
I am waiting for your reply I asked you two questions?
You did not give me an answer yet?

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