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<p>In the New Testament, the common word for God is the Greek word <i>theos</i>. <i>Theos</i> is the basis of the word theology, "the study of God." <i>Theos</i> is used a number of different ways in the New Testament.</p>
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<p><b>It Can Speak of the True God</b></p>
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<p>When the true God is spoken of, the word <i>theos</i> is used.</p>
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<blockquote><p>In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God [<i>theos</i>] and the Word was God (<a id="nbi1306-si1" onClick="return mV('Jhn',1,1);">Jhn 1:1</a>).</p></blockquote>
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<p><b>It Can Refer to False Gods</b></p>
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<p>The plural form of <i>theos</i> can refer to false Gods.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods [<i>theos</i>] in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods [<i>theos</i>] and many lords (<a id="nbi1306-si2" onClick="return mV('1Cr',8,5);">1Cr 8:5</a>)</p></blockquote>
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<p>The Greek word translated gods is the plural of <i>theos</i>.</p>
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<p><b>The Word Also Can Mean Humans</b></p>
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<p>Jesus used the word "gods" to refer to human rulers.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Jesus answered, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, you are gods'? If those to whom the word of God came were called 'gods'—and the scripture cannot be annulled—can you say that the one whom the Father has sanctified and sent into the world is blaspheming because I said, 'I am God's Son'" (<a id="nbi1306-si3" onClick="return mV('Jhn',10,'34-36');">Jhn 10:34-36</a>).</p></blockquote>
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<p><b>Summary</b></p>
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<p><i>Theos</i> is the common word for God in the Greek New Testament. It normally refers to the true God. However it can also refer to false gods and even humans. The context must determine how it is to be understood.</p>
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