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Divine Plurals

Exegetical Approaches

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Partnership with Others

The plural form is used because Hashem either consulted with, or actively created with others.  The commentators disagree regarding the identity of Hashem's partner:

Angels

The Elements

Honorific Plural

Sources:R. Saadia GaonHaEmunot VeHaDeot 2:6About R. Saadia Gaon,

Way of the Text