Human descriptions of God

Figures of speech which describe God in human terms, sometimes referred to as anthropomorphisms. Since God is Spirit, these expressions help the human mind to understand God, and enable God to reveal himself to human beings.

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Bodily form ascribed to God Ex 33:23 See also Ge 18:2–14; Jos 5:13–15; Eze 1:26–28 His face Nu 6:25–26 See also Ps 27:8; Ps 51:9; Mt 18:10; Re 22:4 His heart 2 Ch 7:16 See also Ge 6:6; Ge 8:21; 1 Sa 13:14; Ac 13:22 His hands Is 14:27 See also 1 Ch 28:19; 1 Ch 29:14; 1 Ch 29:16; Ps 45:4; Ac 2:33–34; 1…