“Dei” is genitive singular of “Deus”, meaning “of God”. For example, Genesis 1:2 Vulgate (spiritus Dei ferebatur super aquas) is translated “the spirit of God moved over the waters” (Douay).
“Dei” is also nominative plural, meaning “gods”. For example, Genesis 3:5 (“eritis sicut dii scientes bonum et malum”) is translated “you shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil” (Douay).
doginventer 1 points 1 month ago
The roman god:
“Dei” is genitive singular of “Deus”, meaning “of God”. For example, Genesis 1:2 Vulgate (spiritus Dei ferebatur super aquas) is translated “the spirit of God moved over the waters” (Douay).
“Dei” is also nominative plural, meaning “gods”. For example, Genesis 3:5 (“eritis sicut dii scientes bonum et malum”) is translated “you shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil” (Douay).