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Why is the pronoun "he" used for God in English?

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    adley
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    Salaam Jonny_K,

    Thanks a lot D

    =adley=

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      If you don't like "he" or "she" the other alternative is "they".

      I already hear and see "they", "them", "themself" (note the singular) for use for an unspecified person where "he", "him", "himself" is unacceptable, and "one", "one", "oneself" is considered awkward.

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