Jesus is HO THEOS in Hebrews and YHWH in Psalms

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Jesus is HO THEOS in Hebrews and YHWH in Psalms

There are several established facts when it comes to the names of God.

  • YHWH is God name in the OT.
  • Elohim can refer to YHWH, false gods, rulers, judges, magistrates etc. Depends on the passage and how it relates to other verses.
  • Theos when carrying the definite article and not heavily modified refers to The One True God equivalent to YHWH in the OT.
  • Theos absent of the definite article can refer to YHWH, judges, magistrates, rulers etc. Depending on the passage.
Hebrews 1:8 But to the Son He says :“Your throne, O God [Ho Theos], is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;
Therefore God [Ho Theos], Your God [Ho Theos], , has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”

Psalms 45:6 Your throne, O God [Elohim], is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God[Elohim], Your God, [Elohim], has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

Psalms 45:6 is prophetic. Hebrews 1:8-9 is specific. Both are referring to the same individuals and same event.

In Hebrews 1 the Father who identifies Himself as HO THEOS [which is equivalent to YHWH] identifies the Son as HO THEOS which is equivalent to YHWH. HO THEOS is specific, there is only one HO THEOS as there is only one YHWH.

Psalms 45:6 The Psalmist uses the same name for the King as he does for God. [Elohim].

Again,

Same event same individuals.

HO THEOS is equivalent to YHWH.

YHWH is specific.

HO THEOS is specific.

Elohim is general.

Connect the dots. Jesus is identified as HO THEOS in Hebrews and YHWH in Psalms.
 
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