Objection · Case 04 · The Trinity
Trinitarians say the Hebrew word echad in the Shema means a compound unity. Isn’t that a stretch? It usually just means one.
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Response
Agreed, and that argument is not made here; it is weak and best avoided. The Shema is cited for the oneness of God, full stop. The case for distinction within that oneness comes from the New Testament data, not from a Hebrew numeral. If someone offers you the compound-unity argument, you lose nothing by setting it aside.
About this exhibit
This objection is to The Shema, Deuteronomy 6:4, repeated by Jesus in Mark 12:29.
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Under Claim 01: The whole Bible, Old Testament and New, teaches that there is only one God.