Singular Verbs and Pronouns

A critical piece of evidence against the “plurality of persons” argument is found in the grammar of the Bible itself. While the word “Elohim” is plural, the verbs and pronouns used to describe God’s actions and identity are overwhelmingly singular. A truly plural subject in Hebrew would require plural verbs and pronouns, but this is not the case with God. This grammatical pattern is a powerful testament to God’s absolute, singular oneness.

Consider the very first verse of the Bible:

“In the beginning God

$$Elohim$$

created

$$bara–singularverb$$

the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1

If “Elohim” referred to a plurality of persons, the verb “created” would logically be in its plural form (bare’u). Instead, the singular verb bara is used. This grammatical consistency continues throughout the Old Testament. God speaks of Himself with singular pronouns: “I am he” (Isaiah 43:10), not “we are they.” In Genesis 1:27, we read: “So God

$$Elohim$$

created

$$bara–singularverb$$

man in his own image.” The singular pronoun “his” and the singular verb “created” confirm that “Elohim” is a singular being. He refers to Himself as “I” and “me,” never “we” or “us” when speaking of His fundamental nature.