Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Karl Randolph" <kwrandolph AT email.com>]

John:

I noticed that it is not uncommon for people who are in a superior status, 
such as master or lord, are often referred to in the plural when a single 
individual is meant. I first noticed it while reading through Deuteronomy, 
but it is found in other places as well.

I don’t think it is the royal plural, but I have no explanation for it.

Karl W. Randolph.

----- Original Message -----
From: John Cordaro <jcordaro AT intergate.com>

> Can someone please elaborate on Eccl 12:1 and Isaiah 54:5. Is it true 
> that "Creator" is plural in Eccl 12:1 and "husband" and "Maker" are 
> plural in Is 54:5?
> If so, how does one determine it is plural and how should we then 
> understand these verses? Is it similar to a plural of majesty or are we 
> to believe there are two Creators (or more) which is contrary to Is 
> 44:24 which states YHWH created "alone" and by Himself?
> 
> Thanks,
> John
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