Berean Standard Bible
Psalms 82:1
1God presides in the divine assembly;He renders judgment among the gods:
Psalms 82:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
- New International Version (NIV)God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the “gods”:
- English Standard Version (ESV)God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:
- New King James Version (NKJV)God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.
Context of Psalms 82:1
God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods: 2“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Read all of Psalms 82Psalms 82:1 word by word
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים נִצָּ֥ב בַּעֲדַת־אֵ֑ל בְּקֶ֖רֶב אֱלֹהִ֣ים יִשְׁפֹּֽט׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 82:1
- 2 Chronicles 19:6Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.
- Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
- Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
- Psalms 82:6I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
- Psalms 138:1I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.
- Exodus 21:6then his master is to bring him before the judges. And he shall take him to the door or doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he shall serve his master for life.
- Exodus 22:28You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
- John 10:35If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—
Commentaries on Psalms 82:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty - The Hebrew should be translated, "God standeth in the assembly of God." God is among his people; and he presides especially in those courts of justice which himself has established. The Court of King's Bench is properly the place where the king presides, and where he is supposed to be always present. But the kings of England seldom make their appearance there. King James I sometimes attended: at such times…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty - In the assembly of the rulers and judges; among those of most exalted rank and station. He is there to observe them; to give them law; to direct their decisions; to judge them. He is supreme over them; and he holds them responsible to himself The word rendered congregation is that which is commonly applied to the assembly of the people of Israel, considered as an organized body, or as a body politic. It…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1An exhortation to judges. (1-5) The doom of evil rulers. (6-8) Verses 1-5 Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and protecting those that do well. Good princes and good judges, who mean well, are under Divine direction; and bad ones, who mean ill, are under Divine restraint. The authority of God is to be…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1God is ready to give judgment (see Isaiah 3:13). divine assembly: See Job 1:6.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81. congregation--(Compare Ex 12:3; 16:1). of the mighty--that is, of God, of His appointment. the gods--or, "judges" (Ex 21:6; 22:9), God's representatives.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 82
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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