Do textual variants of Genesis exist where Elohim is clearly plural?
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In researching for this question, I found other questions/answers that make me believe Elohim in genesis is translated as singular because it is associated with singular verb forms (as well as plural like "let us make man in our image").
Are there textual variants where these verb forms are plural as well? I find it very strange that the Bible mentions a divine council multiple times, but then genesis has the bare minimum of singular verb forms to make it clear Elohim is speaking alone, in a place where it would be natural to just have a divine council (for example, of God + his angels).
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Jan 20, 2026, 10:35 AM