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Version as of 13:13, 3 August 2015
Divine Plurals
Exegetical Approaches
Partnership with Others
The plural form is used because Hashem either consulted with, or actively acted with others. The commentators disagree regarding the identity of Hashem's partner:
Angels
Sources:Bereshit Rabbah, Targum Pseudo-Jonathan, Rashi, Rashbam, Ibn Ezra, Radak, Abarbanel #2, Seforno
Utilized the Elements
R. Yosef Kimchi, Ramban, Abarbanel #1, Maasei Hashem,
Honorific Plural
Hashem sometimes speaks of himself using the "royal we", as do other honored people.
Sources:R. Saadia Gaon,
Way of the Text
The use of a plural verb form for a singular noun is normal Biblical usage.
Sources:R"Y Bekhor Shor #1, Shadal, R. D"Z Hoffmann
