So once again, is there anything in the Hebrew text that says or indicates that? Because that sounds more like something you'd see on Star Trek or in a science fiction movie.
First of all, we're talking about a god concept which is beyond time. So yes, science fiction is the genre.
You asked if there was "anything" in the text that I base my ideas on. The answer is, yes. Anytime God is described as from everlasting to everlasting that indicates that God is beyond time.
I didn't indicate something in the text to prove to you that "could be" events exist because I honestly think it's obvious. The concept of "could-be" events is based on the idea of choice, free-will. Each and every commandment given is a choice. So there's many examples in written text. The one that comes to mind is Deuteronomy 30:19. Moses is summarizing the entire Torah before his death.
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your seed may live;
There you have it. Choose. Free-will exists. God is beyond time. Based on the text.
That's not a Hebrew text that supports the point of "could be" events. That's just a verse that says that God is from everlasting to everlasting. However, it says nothing about God entertaining possible occurrences in possible multiverses. Plus, I still don't see what the point of entertaining could-be events and countless possibilities would be for a monotheist God.
Entertaining the possibility of anything is nothing more than giving choice.
The generation of multiverses is an extremely complicated concept.
Multiverse - Wikipedia If you read the article, it's not a new idea. And there's a list of accomplished individuals who support it.
In order to approach an understanding of it in this context it takes time, effort, and an open mind. One needs to consider, how is God creating? To what can it be compared to? What is an example of something that exists, but was not created in the conventional manner? What does this word, "עוֹלָם", really mean? Not just on the surface, but what does it mean on a deeper level? What does this word, "בָּרָ֣א", mean? Each letter is significant. What does the aleph at the end mean? And why is this word reserved for divine creation?
You say that you don't see the point of having endless possibilities for a monotheistic god? Sure, that's because "monotheistic god" is a shallow superficial description. In order to "see the point" look deeper.
Sorry, but that's a contradiction of terms. Plus, that sounds like the opposite of
Isaiah 46:10.
No it's not a contradiction. Free-will is not the same as absolute freedom.
Now let's look at what I said and compare it to the verse in Isaiah.
I said:
The beginning and the end are defined, and what happens in the middle is the result of what "could be".
Isa 46:10:
I tell the end from the beginning, and from before, what was not done; say, 'My counsel shall stand, and all My desire I will do.'
Here's what I get from the verse:
- The end and the beginning are defined.
- "before" the beginning exists.
- "what was not done" are undefined "could be" events. Done means completed, finished
- all of this is God's desire
That pretty much matches what I said. Excellent choice on that verse!
