Mini Study: The Fallen

Among the world, there are many elohim/gods that many cultures have followed throughout history. So are all these other elohim living spiritual beings as well, do they even exist or does only the Elohim (God) of Israel exist? If so, where do they fit into the understanding of the Hebrew Israelites? Well first off, let’s take a look at a famous Hebrew passage that may give us some insight:

And God spoke all these words, saying:

2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

3 “You shall have no other gods before Me.

-Exodus 20:1–3

This is the first commandment of the 10 commandments. So why would the Elohim of Israel tell the Israelites not to worship other elohim if they did not exist? Let’s take a look at another interesting passage:

God stands in the congregation of the mighty;

He judges among the gods.

2 How long will you judge unjustly,

And show partiality to the wicked? Selah

3 Defend the poor and…