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{{Bible ref|book=Deuteronomy|chap=6|verses=4|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Deuteronomy|chap=6|verses=4|version=ESV}} | ||
The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural. | The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=1|verses=26|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=1|verses=26|version=ESV}} | ||
The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead | The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=18|verses=1-5|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=18|verses=1-5|version=ESV}} | ||
The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity. | The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Proverbs|chap=30|verses=4|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Proverbs|chap=30|verses=4|version=ESV}} | ||
The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son. | The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Isaiah|chap=48|verses=16|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Isaiah|chap=48|verses=16|version=ESV}} | ||
This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship. | This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Hosea|chap=1|verses=7|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Hosea|chap=1|verses=7|version=ESV}} | ||
God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead. | God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=2|verses=11|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=2|verses=11|version=ESV}} | ||
The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God. | The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=4|verses=6|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=4|verses=6|version=ESV}} | ||
The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person. | The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=12|verses=10|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=12|verses=10|version=ESV}} | ||
This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine. | This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine. | ||
{{Bible ref|book=Malachi|chap=3|verses=1|version=ESV}} | {{Bible ref|book=Malachi|chap=3|verses=1|version=ESV}} | ||
This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist. | This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist. | ||