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== References to the Trinity == | == References to the Trinity == | ||
===In the Old Testament=== | ===In the Old Testament=== | ||
{{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. | |||
{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=1|verses=26|version=ESV}} | |||
The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead | |||
{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=3|verses=22|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. | |||
{{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. | |||
{{Bible ref|book=Isaiah|chap=6|verses=8|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. | |||
{{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. | |||
{{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. | |||
{{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. | |||
{{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=12|verses=10|version=ESV}} | |||
This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine. | |||
{{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. | |||
===In the New Testament=== | ===In the New Testament=== | ||