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NASB | Ezekiel 28:9 'Will you still say, "I am a god," In the presence of your slayer, Though you are a man and not God, In the hands of those who wound you? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ezekiel 28:9 'Will you still say, "I am a god," In the presence of him who kills you? But you are [only] a man [made of earth] and not God, In the hands of those who wound and profane you. |
Bible Question: Why is it acceptible to call ourselves children of the most high God but not little gods? |
Bible Answer: Hi LisaT, I believe the word "god" in Psalm 82:6 refers to the earthly power that certain rulers possessed. The original Hebrew uses 'elohim', both in verse 1 and 6, which means 'mighty ones', that is, judges. Otherwise, we are all created humans, only adopted children of the Most High. If we do have any earthly power, it is from God Himself (Romans 13:1); without Him we are nothing. (John 15:5). We come from dust, and return to dust; there are things in life about which we have no choice, for example death. "But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases." (Psalm 115:3). The fact that we are His children means that He will "think good thoughts" towards us ("For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jer 29:11), so that He can forgive when we sincerely repent of our sin, for Jesus' sake. Actually God has a very definite opinion about this: see Ezekiel 28:9, the passage I chose to support this answer. We were bought at a price, we are God's property... It is a dfferent question that He is good, loves us and shows grace and mercy rather than abusing His authority. "For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." (1Cor 6:20) So we become His adopted children when we are reborn, thanks to His amazing Grace in the sacrifice of Jesus - but He still remains the only God of heaven and earth; the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, Who is, Who was and Who is to come, the Almighty. (Rev 1:8) Hope this helps. God bless you, Zsuzsi |
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