Psalms82
English Standard Version
1A of . has taken his in the ; in the of the he holds :
2 will you and to the ?
3 to the and the ; maintain the of the and the .
4 the and the ; them the of the .
5They have , they about in ; the of the are .
6I , You are , of the , of you;
7 , like you shall , and like .
8 , O , the ; for you shall the !
Cross References
Psalms 82Jesus quotes this verse to defend His divine sonship, showing that Scripture calls appointed human rulers 'gods'.
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The Mosaic law strictly forbids partiality in judgment, which these wicked rulers are directly violating.
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An early Pentateuchal instance where human civil authorities and judges are referred to as 'gods' (elohim).
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Condemns the practice of accepting the person of the wicked to overthrow righteous judgment.
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Parallels the concept of the earth's moral foundations dissolving when justice and governance collapse.
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Job models the ideal righteous governor by actively rescuing the poor, fatherless, and helpless.
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Illustrates how societal and moral foundations are destroyed when rulers abandon justice.
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Points to the ultimate Messianic fulfillment where God inherits and rightly rules all nations.
Supported by Matthew Henry
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