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The [[Old Testament|Jewish]] and [[New Testament|Christian Bible]]s contain references to more than just the Jewish and Christian God, but these gods are seen as false and having no real power, whether it be the [[golden calf]] or the images of [[Baal]].

The [[Old Testament|Jewish]] and [[New Testament|Christian Bible]]s contain references to more than just the Jewish and Christian God, but these gods are seen as false and having no real power, whether it be the [[golden calf]] or the images of [[Baal]].

== Genesis ==

=== Genesis ===

God in the Garden of Eden often uses the plural when referring to Himself:

God in the Garden of Eden often uses the plural when referring to Himself:

This is explained as use of the 'Royal We' in [[Judaism]] or foreshadowing of [[The Trinity]] in [[Christianity]].

This is explained as use of the 'Royal We' in [[Judaism]] or foreshadowing of [[The Trinity]] in [[Christianity]].

== Exodus ==

=== Exodus ===

The Bible refers to Egyptian gods several times, but they are never presented as having real form or power.  For instance, no god is ever discussed taking an action, having a thought, speaking, etc.  There are references to collective worship of other gods, but God always takes out His wrath on the Egyptian people themselves and the consequences of that wrath are seen, since they are real and exist.

The Bible refers to Egyptian gods several times, but they are never presented as having real form or power.  For instance, no god is ever discussed taking an action, having a thought, speaking, etc.  There are references to collective worship of other gods, but God always takes out His wrath on the Egyptian people themselves and the consequences of that wrath are seen, since they are real and exist.

There is also this section on multiple gods: 'Thou shalt not revile the gods.' (Exodus 22:28) This follows from simple logic - how can one revile that wich does not exist?

There is also this section on multiple gods: 'Thou shalt not revile the gods.' (Exodus 22:28) This follows from simple logic - how can one revile that wich does not exist?

== Psalms ==

=== Psalms ===

*'God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, he judgeth among the gods.' (Psalm 82:1)

*'God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, he judgeth among the gods.' (Psalm 82:1)

The Psalms are considered to be the poetic writings of [[King David|David]].  In the near east culture of the time, kings and other men of renown could be called "gods."  There is no indication in any of the discussions of David or Israel's kings over almost 500 years where any god was ever considered to be real.  For instance, no other god was ever said to have caused a storm or shown any other sign of actually existing.

The Psalms are considered to be the poetic writings of [[King David|David]].  In the near east culture of the time, kings and other men of renown could be called "gods."  There is no indication in any of the discussions of David or Israel's kings over almost 500 years where any god was ever considered to be real.  For instance, no other god was ever said to have caused a storm or shown any other sign of actually existing.

== The rest of the Bible ==

=== The rest of the Bible ===

None of the 66 Biblical books written over 1500 years of history have any mention of any other gods at all in any form that would grant them living qualities.

None of the 66 Biblical books written over 1500 years of history have any mention of any other gods at all in any form that would grant them living qualities.