Most occurrences of the word God in the Old Testament are translated from the Hebrew word Elohim, which is plural in form. However, this word does not signify a plurality of Persons, because it is used with a singular verb. Also, it was applied to individual pagan gods, to the golden calf, and to Jesus Christ, which none of whom was a trinity. The use of the plural form of a noun is a characteristic way to express greatness or majesty in the Hebrew language.
Whenever Elohim refers to the one true God, it is always connected with by singular verbs, even though this word is plural. Yet, on the other hand, whenever it refers to more than one false god, it is accompanied by plural verbs. This is important to note that grammatically speaking, this word is referring to the one true God only, although the word is plural. If the reason Elohim is used of the true God is to say He is more than One, then, plural verbs would have to be used.
As for an example, in the first verse of the Bible, the third person masculine singular verb, "created" is used with the word Elohim. Now, since the verb is singular, it is necessary that He who did the creating is singular. In this case, the only choice left to explain the plural form of Elohim is that it relates to the fullness and intensity of the many majestic attributes of the one true God. Other examples of plural pronouns used for God can be found in Genesis 1:26; 3:22; 11:7; Isaiah 6:8.
So, in conclusion, although God (Elohim) is in plural form, it does not indicate that God is more than One. Although this word can mean more than one, if it was intended in this way here, the connecting verb would also have to be plural. In these Scriptures, however, the verb is singular indicating that the word Elohim who is speaking is One in number.
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