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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}}{{note|The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.}}
{{Bible ref|book=Deuteronomy|chap=6|verses=4|version=ESV}}
* - {{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=1|verses=26|version=ESV}}{{note|The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead}}
The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.
* - {{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=3|verses=22|version=ESV}}
{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=1|verses=26|version=ESV}}
* - {{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=18|verses=1-5|version=ESV}}{{note|The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.}}
The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead
* - {{Bible ref|book=Proverbs|chap=30|verses=4|version=ESV}}{{note|The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.}}
{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=3|verses=22|version=ESV}}
* - {{Bible ref|book=Isaiah|chap=6|verses=8|version=ESV}}
{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=18|verses=1-5|version=ESV}}
* - {{Bible ref|book=Isaiah|chap=48|verses=16|version=ESV}}{{note|This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}
The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.
* - {{Bible ref|book=Hosea|chap=1|verses=7|version=ESV}}{{note|God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}
{{Bible ref|book=Proverbs|chap=30|verses=4|version=ESV}}
* - {{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=2|verses=11|version=ESV}}{{note|The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}
The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.
* - {{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=4|verses=6|version=ESV}}{{note|The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.}}
{{Bible ref|book=Isaiah|chap=6|verses=8|version=ESV}}
* - {{Bible ref|book=Zechariah|chap=12|verses=10|version=ESV}}{{note|This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.}}
{{Bible ref|book=Isaiah|chap=48|verses=16|version=ESV}}
* - {{Bible ref|book=Malachi|chap=3|verses=1|version=ESV}}{{note|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 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===