Question on Psalm 8:5?

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

If it is "than God" - me'elohim, how does it then become "than angels"?

It can be read both ways. Context determines the correct meaning between God and angels, and since we have it quoted in Hebrews 2:7 as angels, we already have our interpretation handed to us.

For example, see and compare to Job 32:2:

http://biblehub.com/interlinear/job/32-2.htm

For more on the multivalent elohim:

http://www.thedivinecouncil.com/ElohimAsGodsFSB.pdf

http://www.hebrew-streams.org/works/...xt-elohim.html