Anf-01 viii.iv.lv Pg 2
Deut. iv. 19, an apparent [i.e., evident] misinterpretation of the passage. [But see St. John x. 33–36.]
God has given to the nations to worship as gods; and oftentimes the prophets, employing2120 2120 Or, “misusing.”
this manner of speech, say that ‘thy God is a God of gods, and a Lord of lords,’ adding frequently, ‘the great and strong and terrible [God].’ For such expressions are used, not as if they really were gods, but because the Scripture is teaching us that the true God, who made all things, is Lord alone of those who are reputed gods and lords. And in order that the Holy Spirit may convince [us] of this, He said by the holy David, ‘The gods of the nations, reputed gods, are idols of demons, and not gods;’2121 2121
Anf-03 iv.ix.ix Pg 71
See John v. 17, 18, compared with x. 31–; 33.
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, Chapter 10
VERSE (36) - Joh 3:34; 6:27 Ps 2:2,6-12 Isa 11:2-5; 42:1,3; 49:1-3,6-8; 55:4
