8:5 Is Paul acknowledging the existence of other divine beings here?
8:5 Is Paul acknowledging the existence of other divine beings here?
No, Paul is not acknowledging the existence of other divine beings here. He is simply referring to the supposed beings represented by the idols the pagans worshipped and sacrificed meat to (CP V1, 4, 7, 10; 10:14-30).
The pagans designated the idols gods and lords, but in 1Cor 8:6 Paul asserts that there is only one God - The Father, and one Lord - Jesus Christ (CP V6 with Eph 4:4-6). All other gods are false (CP Psa 115:1-8; Isa 44:10; Jer 10:3-18; Ac 19:24-27).