The Pluralistic Language Used for God: Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Interpretations

Explain both a common Jewish/Muslim and a common Christian interpretation of the pluralistic language used for God.

The Hebrew word for God in Genesis 1:1 is ‘Elohim,’ which is plural. Jews and Muslims interpret the plural Elohim to be a literary device to convey the idea of majesty, whereas Christians believe the use of Elohim is the first hint towards the triune nature of God. There is also the pluralistic language used in Genesis 1:26, where God says, “Let ‘Us’ make man in ‘Our’ image.” Jews and Muslims believe this is a literary device to convey the idea of majesty. Christians believe the ‘Us’refers to the Holy Trinity. Provide a detailed explanation of these examples.