For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
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Gill's Exposition
For though there be that are called gods,.... That are so by name, though not by nature; who are called so in Scripture, as angels and magistrates, or by men, who give them such names, and account…
Barnes' Notes
That are called gods - Gods so called. The pagans everywhere worshipped multitudes, and gave to them the name of gods. Whether in heaven - Residing in heaven, as a part of the gods were supposed to…
Adam Clarke
There be that are called gods - There are many images that are supposed to be representations of divinities: but these divinities are nothing, the figments of mere fancy; and these images have no…
In this passage he shows the vanity of idols: As to the eating of things that have been sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world; or, there is no idol in the world; or, an…
Cambridge Bible
as there be gods many, and lords many The Apostle does not say there aremany gods or lords, but only that the gods of the heathen are calledso. Calvin reminds us that the sun and moon, which have been…
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