It is an all-too-common assumption that the concept of the Trinity is a purely Christian idea. But the idea of a God being a three-in-one unity actually has its roots in foundational Judaism and in the Hebrew Scripture. The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies and narratives that, while not explicitly mentioning the Trinity, suggest a multiplicity within the Godhead that is consistent with this doctrine. Before reading this verses, in's important to understand the plurality of Gods Nature in the Old Testament and how it's sets up the idea the God could be three in one. > [!Tip]- The Plurality of Gods Nature in the Old Testament ![[The Plurality Of God In The Old Testament]] # Examples Of Trinity Of The Old Testament > [!Danger]- The Trinity In Isaiah > ![[The Trinity In Isaiah ]] >[!important]- The Trinity In Zechariah >![[The Trinity In Zechariah]] # More Support For The Trinity In Old Testament >[!success]- The Messiah Of Jeremiah Will be Called “Yahweh our righteousness.” >![[The Messiah Of Jeremiah Will be Called Yahweh our righteousness]] >[!important]- The Son Of Man That Is Yahweh >![[The Divine Son Of Man]] ### God Has A God? > [!Question]- God Calls Jesus God? > > In the New Testament, the author of Hebrews tries to defend the Deity of Christ by referring back to the Old Testament: > > > [!bible]+ [Hebrews 1:8-9 - ESV](https://bolls.life/ESV/58/1/) > > 8. But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God (*Theos*), is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. 9. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God (*Theos*), your God (*Theos*), has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” > %% #Hebrews %% > > This is a quotation of Psalm 45:6-7 > > > [!bible]+ [Psalm 45:6-7 - ESV](https://bolls.life/ESV/19/45/) > > 6. Your throne, O God (*Elohim*), is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; 7. you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God (*Elohim*), your God (*Elohim*), has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; > %% #Psalm %% > > The first Elohim is being addressed in verse 6, and the second Elohim is the God of the first Elohim. And so God’s God has anointed Him with the oil of gladness. The Author of Hebrews says this other God is the Son - Jesus. > [!question]- God Called God To Destroy Sodom? > > > [!bible]+ [Genesis 19:24 - ESV](https://bolls.life/ESV/1/19/) > > 24. Then the LORD (*YHWH*) rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the LORD (*YHWH*) out of heaven. > %% #Genesis %% > > Here the LORD number 1 uses the LORD number 2 to call down fire from heaven. We know that these are two separate LORDS based on the context of the chapter before, where the LORD number 1 is the same person on earth talking to Abraham. # Scripture Support For The Trinity > [!INFO] [[Full Index Of Trinity Passages]] The Old Testament, through its portrayal of God's nature, interactions, and prophecies, points towards a complex understanding of God that id consistent with the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. These passages, though not explicitly mentioning the *Doctrine* of Trinity, provide a foundation for the Christian understanding of the Triune God, with a consistent thread of plurality within unity in the Godhead throughout the Old Testament narrative.