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Psa 82:1 — [[A Psalm of Asaph.]] God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
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Entire Verse.   A. M. 3108. B.C. 896.
(Title) A Psalm   Some refer this psalm to the time of David, and others to that of Hezekiah; but it is more probable that it was composed when Jehoshaphat reformed the courts throughout his kingdom 2Ch 19:6,7
(Title) of Asaph   or, for Asaph.
God, etc.   "Or, ""God standeth in the assembly of God, ail, he judgeth among the judges."" Elohim: God is among His own people; and presides especially in those courts of justice which Himself has established. Exd 18:21; 2Ch 19:6,7; Ecc 5:8"
the gods   Psa 82:6,7; Psa 138:1; Exd 21:6; Exd 22:28; Jhn 10:35
Correlating Passages
(Title) A Psalm
2Ch 19:6 And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment.
2Ch 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
God, etc.
Exd 18:21 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place [such] over them, [to be] rulers of thousands, [and] rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
2Ch 19:6 And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment.
2Ch 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Ecc 5:8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for [he that is] higher than the highest regardeth; and [there be] higher than they.
the gods
Psa 82:6 I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High.
Psa 82:7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
Psa 138:1 [[[A Psalm] of David.]] I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
Exd 21:6 Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.
Exd 22:28 Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
Jhn 10:35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

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Scott, Thomas. "Psalms 82:1," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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