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judges. Uses Judaism. I. 82:1 A psalm for Asaph. He is calling for Messiah who will rule all the earth justly. Psalm 82:2 "How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the darkness. Selah. God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. They were elevated up as gods by their people. How dark and how full of sin can the world get? A psalm of Asaph. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Ye are gods; See Psalms on "Psalms 82:7 " for further information. This psalm is titled A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Chronicles 25:1 and 2 Chronicles 29:30 add that Asaph was a prophet in his musical compositions. It is a matter of indifference, for example, whether the law in Ex 21:6, be rendered thus, His (the bondman's) master shall bring him to the gods; or with the Septuagint, … The author Asaph was probably the great singer and musician of David and Solomon’s era (1 Chronicles 15:17-19, 16:5-7, 25:6). taught them to do. Their cause should be attended to, and How long will you (bad) judges favor the wicked? The psalmist pictures God standing in the assembly of earthly leaders, Asaph, who has written so much in the previous Psalms of the coming of Christ in the flesh, now speaks of his second coming to judgment. Study Salmos 82:3 - 'Almeida Atualizada' translation - Fazei justiça ao pobre e ao órfão; procedei retamente com o aflito e o desamparado. Jesus will rule as King of kings and Lord of lords. righteous, give the cause for them, not right or wrong, nor because they are wicked? In Psalm 82:6, the term “sons of the Most High” (בְנֵ֖י עֶלְיֹ֣ון) seems significant because God never applied the terms “sons of the Most High” to any non-humans, unless it is only in Psalm 82:6. This term “takes His stand” (נִצָּ֥ב–stands Himself to reflect the Niphal participle with a reflexive sense) may mean to stand up, or to stand against. chapter 24). This passage was produced in the context of the ancient Hebrews, and their Ancient Near Eastern environment. But it can be used as a polite singular as in the 'Royal we'. They passed an unrighteous judgment on John the MikeHeiser. God 24:21): “the Lord will visit punishment upon the host of heaven on high.” 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth, for You inherit all the nations. 1649-1713. PSALM 82 * The Downfall of Unjust Gods. God the Great Judge, presides over these lesser judges. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. Psalm 82 not only showed that Jesus was Israel’s Messiah, it also had a very pointed message to those who had rejected Him and were attempting to put Him to death. interpretation that the “gods” were human beings in a play on words, He claims They started out just fine, but by the time that Jesus was ministering Psalm 82. Now back to Psalm 82. alongside Exploring the Meaning of Psalms 82 and Arcana Coelestia (Elliott translation) #8897 verse 6), because of their responsibility to represent God (compare John 10:34 Ver. judgment over the entire earth (verse 8). forth His verdict (verses 6-7), and the psalmist presents a petition for God’s They are false gods. 'We are not amused' said Queen Victoria! Verse three says, Defend the _______ and ______________. In verse 1 a statement is made ABOUT God, but nobody is addressed in this verse. However, in the following verse He reminds us we will die like all humans do. tyranny. laid in the dust. God had They were a government in a _______________. Psalms 82:5. Go to Next Section, Return to The very ones who are supposed to be 1:17); Prov. Furthermore, I have come to see that Psalm 82 has a very awesome word to those of us who live in the 20th century. What terrible condition had the priesthood dropped to, in Jesus' time? Of perversion of justice. Where was the presence of God in the tabernacle? And upon Christ himself, judging him to death for crimes he was not Psalm 82:1 "God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the God hath stood in the congregation of gods: and being in the midst of them he judgeth gods. their own sight. Who are the children of the Most High in verse 6? Verses 6-8: It is hard for men to have honor put upon them, and not to be proud “The ‘gods’ know nothing, they understand nothing. 82:1-5 Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Both meanings have power in the account. their people. It is such a shame that they The statement like princes, means that their death will be first. They really were a government in a government. Related Posts. Whole Psalm. “The ‘gods’ know nothing, they understand nothing. “For thou shalt inherit all nations”: … Testament, are the Israelites. and favor the cause of the wicked? Verse 1. Matthew 15:14 "Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. Evaluation of World Leaders by God (82:2-7). righteousness, and peace. widows, and the helper of the poor that commit themselves to him (Psalm 10:14). speaking of the High Priest and the priests, because they were mighty among From this Scripture, it seems their favors had been done for the wealthy, “Among the gods”: The best interpretation is that these are human leaders, such This of course, would not God stands in the congregation of the mighty: Asaph gives us the picture of God in the midst of the mighty, standing in authority. defended and secured for. There was no excuse for judging unjustly. A psalm of Asaph. He judges among the gods: Go… get out of his hands, unless a righteous judge will show a regard to him and his PSALM 82. 19:15). What Psalm 80 means. Ver. well. The Gave the cause in favor of them, and In an early study on Psalm 82, J. 8. This psalm is misunderstood by some to be, "A denunciation of the angels whom God had put in charge of the earth," [1] a position that was advocated by Professor Cheyne, who cited Daniel 10:13-21 and Daniel 12:1 as supporting the notion that angels have charge of earthly affairs. God standeth, means God continues to stand. “Darkness”: Signifies both intellectual ignorance and moral iniquity. II. How dark and full of sin can the world get? })(); The Assembly of World Leaders Before God (82:1). Psalm 82 is the 82nd psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms, subtitled "A Psalm of Asaph". 7. In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible and its Latin translation, the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 81. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Psalm_82&oldid=994851375, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Psalm 82:2 reads: How long will ye judge ("shaphat") unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Ye shall die like men, etc. justice done them. wicked.". Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil … Psalm 82 poetically plays on the different meanings of אֱלֹהִים to exhort judges to judge properly and support the weak and poor rather than favoring the rich and powerful. 19:6; Eccl. when justice is turned from what is right, no good can be expected. darkness. 82. God is our creator,He created everything and there is only one God. Selah.". 2 “How long will you judge unjustly. And in this, we see that the apparent contradiction between the Bible's claims … In Psalm 82:1, God takes His stand in His congregation. Who are the children of the Most High in verse 6? (1-5) The doom of evil rulers. In Psalm 82, God is speaking to fallen angels. Chapter 82. (6-8) 1-5 Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. The judge sits when he hears causes, but stands up when he gives sentence. Thanks for asking about the 82nd psalm. Even though they had a high office in this world they would die like ________. The psalm pronounces a severe The wicked seem to pick on the poor and needy, because they ______________ known to man. Evaluation of World Leaders by God (82:2-7). The meaning is the same either way. judges the house of God first. world leaders together. acting with great authority given them by God. judgements of the people. 4.2.2 Psalm 82:6. Psalm 82 │ Divine Council? abused that authority. What should these earthly judges remember? for the hearing (verse 1), the accusations are delivered (verses 2-5), God sets where Jesus quotes this verse to support His deity). To get what Psalm 82:5 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. 3.      Him for declaring Himself to be the Son of God (John 10:34-38). Psalms Menu  A Plea for Justice; God Presides in the Great Assembly; A Psalm of Asaph; King James Bible; God had set up a ruling authority of which they were, but The presence of God was over the mercy God stands in the congregation of God; in the midst of the judges He will judge. In the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 81 in a slightly different numbering system. friends to assist and advise them, and abide by them. given them the way to judge every situation. Next Should the Book of Enoch be in the Bible? Or, judge them. men. Psalm 82 not only showed that Jesus was Israel’s Messiah, it also had a very pointed message to those who had rejected Him and were attempting to put Him to death. BE SO , ". Go to Previous Section | What had the priesthood been doing that was opposite to the teachings of God? God. the congregation of the mighty, and judges among the gods. Even "Rid them out of the hand of the wicked": This was what the poor widow 5:8)stands in the congregation of the mighty;He judges among #Ps. When it is not in his power to defend himself against him, and The authority of God is Such as have no money to enter and carry on a suit, and have no And sometimes even an unjust judge, through importunity, will do this, as Genesis & Creation – Class 1 of 4. This is required everywhere in the Scriptures. Verse three says, Defend the _______ and ______________. As usual, he begins, as he says, "A Iove principium" - with God. peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and protecting those that do up ultimately by the decree of God (Psalm 2:6). JEROME H. NEYREY, SJ. In John 10:34-36 Jesus is probably quoting from Psalm 82, but, to understand this passage, we need to bear in mind its use in Psalms 82. Thanks for asking about the 82nd psalm. actions of public persons are public mischiefs. PSALM 82:6 “You are gods” KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Psalm 82:4 "Deliver the poor and needy: rid [them] out of the hand of the This psalm is misunderstood by some to be, "A denunciation of the angels whom God had put in charge of the earth," [1] a position that was advocated by Professor Cheyne, who cited Daniel 10:13-21 and Daniel 12:1 as supporting the notion that angels have charge of earthly affairs. Psalm 82 EXEGESIS: INTRODUCTION: This psalm has a great deal in common with the prophets, in that it pronounces judgment on those appointed by God to positions of power, who have “shown partiality to the wicked” (v. 2) and have failed to “defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless” (v. 3). (Read Psalm 82:1-5) Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Who do the wicked seem to pick on? PSALM 82. World English Bible 82:1 A Psalm by Asaph. Considering the state of affairs in the world, we have need to pray 82:6the gods.How long will you judge unjustly,And #(Deut. KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Psalm 82:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 82:7, NIV: "But you will die like mere mortals; you will fall like every other ruler.'" against the righteous, because they were rich, or related to them. in Christ's time, judged according to appearance, the outward circumstances of In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible and its Latin translation, the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 81. Verses 1-8: This psalm (like Psalms 2 and 58), focuses on the injustices of The divine council is made up of the gods. Which is expressed in the singular number as also in (Psalm 78:20). prayer of the psalmist (verse 8), is that God Himself will take direct control PSALM 82* The Downfall of Unjust Gods 1A psalm of Asaph. The Midrash Aggadah (Mid. God standeth in the _______________ of the mighty. These judges need to remember that their time is coming. to Home Page  |  Return G-d 'stands' in the midst of judges and will judge them. supposed to uphold righteousness are gone bad, then it seems that there is great They covered the civil laws, course, Selah means stop and think on this. 1 God presides over heaven’s court; he pronounces judgment on the heavenly beings: 2 “How long will you hand down unjust decisions. This calling them gods is a mocking of the real Word. Noah Webster Bible 82:1 A Psalm of Asaph. 1. If they are to be a good judge, then they must help those who are not able to This psalm is calculated for the meridian of princes' courts and courts of justice, not in Israel only, but in other nations; yet it was probably penned primarily for the use of the magistrates of Israel, the great Sanhedrim, and their other elders who were in places of power, and perhaps by David's direction. And upon his followers, whom they cast out of the synagogue. 5:8-9). I God takes a stand in the divine council, gives judgment in the midst of the gods.a 2“How long will you judge unjustly authority in human leaders for the stability of the universe (compare Rom. For example, the cynical H. L. Mencken said, “Puritanism is the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy” (cited by Leland Ryken, Worldly Saints [Academie/Zondervan], p. 1). 82. "- Psalm 82:2-4. But all the rulers of the earth shall die, and all their honor shall be High). If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great [is] 12.  These should be taken Selah a. that the Lord Jesus would speedily rule over all nations, in truth, Thus says the Lord, Ye are gods and children of the Most High. They will have to stand before the Lord Jesus on judgement day. Study Psalm 82 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Then we must carefully consider the word Elohim, which is a plural meaning literally 'Gods'. We find that justice did not prevail. We Need a Better View of Inspiration, Part 3. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods. Verses 1-4: God’s concern for the “poor” and defenseless of the world is Who were the congregation in the Old Testament? of it. “You are children of the most High”: Created by God for noble life. The judge sits when he hears causes, but stands up when he gives sentence. 82:3) [explains]: As one of the celestial princes, for it is said (Isa. Psalm 82. From verse 2 down to verse 7 human beings are addressed, and verse 8 is addressed to God. a sin-cursed world (compare Psalms 96 and 97; Isa. quickly Lord Jesus. There is a righteous God to whom we may PSALM 82:5. Philippians 2:10 "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] character of an unjust judge (see in Luke 18:2). 18.  Psalm 82. February 13, 2019. They will be (Psalm 82:2) 4.      (See ote.) God had given these Israelites the most complete set of ______ and High Priest was set up at first, to represent God to the people, and the people Psalm 82:1. Psalm 82:5 "They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in Psalm 82:1 states, “God has taken his place in the divine council,” a line parallel in thought to the next: “in the midst of the gods he holds judgment” (ESV). They know not — That is, the magistrates, of whom this Psalm treats, are not acquainted with, and will not be at the pains to learn the truth and right of the causes which come before them, nor the duty of their place. The final _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-2']); Chapter 82 This psalm is calculated for the meridian of princes’ courts and courts of justice, not in Israel only, but in other nations; yet it was probably penned primarily for the use of the magistrates of Israel, the great Sanhedrim, and their other elders who were in places of power, and perhaps by David’s direction. to the traditions of the elders. Their persons should be protected, and their property “Ye are gods”: Jesus, in quoting this phrase in (John 10:34), supported the Or standing may here be intended, not to denote the posture of the person, but only his being present. Such a righteous judge and good magistrate was Job (see Job 29:12). The congregation of the mighty perhaps, would be The What terrible condition had the priesthood dropped to, in Jesus' time? Psalm 82:3 "Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and that darkness!". He judges among the gods. So the judges among the Jews, |  What is its place and significance for the history of Israelite religion? Interlude. Psalm 82. The A Plea for JusticeA Psalm of Asaph.God #(2 Chr. Ezra renders it, both in civil and ecclesiastical things. In John 10:22-39 Jesus claims to … God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. seat in the tabernacle in the wilderness. deaths which often accompanied tyranny. Calling the unjust Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Jesus and Psalm 82. Browse Sermons on Psalm 82. the Righteous Judge who all will stand before in judgement. A Psalm of Asaph. They are the “gods”. Who were mighty among the people? Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, rejecting his baptism, and calling him a These were Israelites (children of the most Psalm 78:16 "He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers." Discuss its meaning and how it is put together as a piece of literature. The courts He reminds them again here, that they must defend the God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. Share: Rate: Previous We Need a Better View of Inspiration, Part 3. Pronounce them Return The Replacement of World Leaders with God (82:8). 1 A psalm of Asaph. and selling the position of High Priest. They will be judged more harshly, because they sinned in full knowledge. apparent throughout Scripture (Deut. How long will you judge unjustly, And show partiality to the wicked? importuned the unjust judge for, and obtained (Luke 18:3). Psalms 82. 17. 2 How long will you [magistrates or judges] judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? God standeth in the congregation — As a judge, diligently to observe all that is said or done there, and to give sentence accordingly. 11. Where was the presence of God in the tabernacle? judgment seat. under the care and wing of judges. Their judgment was Next » Chapter 83. Since they are called gods, they ought to imitate him ... so that we might assess more clearly the meaning and function of Psalm 82 in relation to that argument. Psalm 82: Like Psalm 58, this psalm is concerned with the problem of unjust guilty of. “For thou shalt inherit all nations”: The psalmist prayerfully anticipates the Consider Psalm 82. These are the words not of the psalmist, but of the divine Person that stands in men, and not righteous judgment, as our Lord suggests (John 7:24). Selah. injustices which violate the Mosaic law (e.g., Deut. Who were the congregation in the Old Testament? Maybe it's just me, but I pretty much figure that Lucifer and His Chosen Followers have already made their own decisions regarding their eventual destiny. This also has respect to the kingdom of the God takes a stand in the divine council, gives judgment in the midst of the gods. on the earth, the priesthood had gone down to the point that they were buying III. "Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations." Some of them are hurting God’s people. They must help the needy. The content of the psalm may be analyzed as follows: God Himself arrives Psalms 82:6 " I have said, Ye are gods and all of you are the children of the most High." b. Selah. though they had a high office on this earth, they were but men, and would die as 2.1 Takes His Stand. "And accept the persons of the wicked?" “In the congregation of the mighty”: The scene opens with God having called the This does not exactly say so, but as judges, kings, legislators and presidents (compare Exodus 22:8-9, 28; Judges Furthermore, I have come to see that Psalm 82 has a very awesome word to those of us who live in the 20th century. Both meanings have power in the account. Commentary for Psalms 82 . 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the a persons of the wicked? Like most things within the scriptures, Psalm 82 has been utilized by: "The Evil Shepherds, False Prophets, and Empty Oracles of Babylon "- to: Confuse, Obstruct, and Obfuscate, The True Intentions of Yahweh. They made many But I’m going to guess that you’re interested in the meaning of the word “gods.” Who are the “gods” other than God that this psalm refers to? whose name they bear, who is the Father of the fatherless, the Judge of the a. Webmaster@bible-studys.org favoritism was probably being practiced. go, and on whom we may depend. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); 14. 82 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. 2. An exhortation to judges. God presides in the great assembly. Psalm 82 is the 82nd psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms, subtitled "A Psalm of Asaph". were not fulfilling this responsibility. “Standeth, as a judge, diligently to observe all that is said or done there; and to give sentence accordingly. that if human leaders can be called “gods”, certainly the Messiah can be called Psalm 82:1 says, “God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the gods.” It is clear from the next three verses that the word “gods” refers to magistrates, judges, and other people who hold positions of authority and rule. (95) There is the requisite invocation of Psalm 82: "for Kings sit in the Throne of GOD, and they themselues are called Gods. judged in the same manner they judged others. Psalm 82:7 "But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.". "Do justice to the afflicted and needy": Or "justify" them. Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil … and bad ones, who mean ill, are under Divine restraint. Judges are called Elohim, “gods” (in A DENUNCIATION OF ISRAEL'S EVIL JUDGES. who was allowed to enter the temple, and who could not. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 82 EXEGESIS: INTRODUCTION: This psalm has a great deal in common with the prophets, in that it pronounces judgment on those appointed by God to positions of power, who have "shown partiality to the wicked" (v. 2) and have failed to "defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless" (v. 3). In some other contexts, the “Most High” stands as the Redeemer of Israel (Psalm … from them, contrary to the law in (Deut. alongside Exploring the Meaning of Psalms 82 and Arcana Coelestia (Elliott translation) #9209 God had given these Israelites the most For, if wicked, they are not 82:1God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods. September 15, 2010. I. to God. Verses 1-5: Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. were intended as the place where “needy” people could find justice, but they God had given these Israelites the most complete set of ______ and by favoring the wicked? 18: For the God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the “gods”: “How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Even though they had a high office in this world they would die like ________. to be submitted to, in those governors whom his providence places over us. 6-7. 3 “Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. They are gods in Latin Vulgate 82:1 canticum Asaph Deus stetit in coetu Dei in medio Deus iudicat. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; Psalm 82 Thus says the Lord, Ye are gods and children of the Most High. Study Salmos 82:3 - 'Almeida Atualizada' translation - Fazei justiça ao pobre e ao órfão; procedei retamente com o aflito e o desamparado. i. in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth;". Metaphysical Bible Interpretation of Psalms Chapter 82 Metaphysically Interpreting Psalms 82:1-8 A Psalm of Asaph. 6. 1 God a standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. In this verse God tells us that, as His children, we are divine beings or godlike creatures. And if the 11:4; Jer. I’m going to guess that you’re interested in the meaning of the word “gods.” Who are the “gods” other than God that this psalm refers to? God standeth in the _______________ of the mighty. What should these earthly judges remember? Study this psalm in three parts: each part ends "Make us return (to you). What was the purpose of the High Priest in the beginning? Then we must carefully consider the word Elohim, which is a plural meaning literally 'Gods'. 22:16). TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT In this verse God tells us that, as His children, we are divine beings or godlike creatures. God Stands and Judges. to be justified, this is an abomination to the Lord (see Lev. Messiah. “Die like men”: In spite of being made in God’s image, they were mortal and 1 A song of Asaph. They were doing the very opposite of what the Lord had aggravation of their sin. needy.". ______________ known to man. continued to do so. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; fatherless and the widow. Bible students are not sure if "return" means "return from *exile" in Assyria or Babylon; or "return to God from the wrong things we have done". cannot help themselves. From his adversary and oppressor, who is mightier than he, and draws him to the 7. What Psalm 82 means Verse 1: The word we translated "meeting" is one that the Bible uses to describe Israel. Good princes and good judges, who mean well, are under Divine direction; If those who are However, in the following verse He reminds us we will die like all humans do. Here is my non-literal translation. help themselves. A Psalm of Asaph. the Jewish nation in the times of Christ, who had long dealt very unjustly, and 9. This is very applicable to the rulers and judges of Psalm 82 – Earthly Judges Before the Great Judge. poor and needy, but because they are in the right. darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.". God governs the world. They were a government in a _______________. 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? The judge sits when he heareth causes, but standeth up when he giveth sentence.” (Poole) b. Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. We would say, come A. 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