1 Corinthians 8:5
Douay-Rheims
For although there be that are called gods, either in heaven or on earth (for there be gods many, and lords many).
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
"For even supposing there are (exist) gods so called (Th2 2:4), whether in heaven (as the sun, moon, and stars) or in earth (as deified kings, beasts, &c.), as there be (a recognized fact, Deu 10:17; Psa 135:5; Psa 136:2) gods many and lords many." Angels and men in authority are termed gods in Scripture, as exercising a divinely delegated power under God (compare Exo 22:9, with Exo 22:28; Psa 82:1, Psa 82:6; Joh 10:34-35).
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1871 · 1Cor 8:5
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