8:5a For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth

For even though ⌊for others⌋ there may be beings called gods, in heaven or on earth,
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Some people may say that other gods do live, either in heaven or on earth.

8:5b (as there are many so-called gods and lords),

and in fact there are plenty of gods like this and plenty of lords,
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⌊They actually worship/honor⌋ many such gods and ⌊try to please/serve⌋ many such powerful spiritual beings.

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