OF THE MIGHTY] RV 'of God' (_El_). A heavenly assembly is meant, as in Job 1:6; Job 2:1; Zechariah 3. THE GODS] the judges of Israel, so called as the official representatives of God on earth. See Christ's explanation in John 10:34; John 10:35.... [ Continue Reading ]
This Ps. is an impeachment of unjust judges, who are officially called 'gods.' It represents them as put upon their trial at God's tribunal (Psalms 82:1). God Himself denounces their wickedness (Psalms 82:2), and reminds them of their duties (Psalms 82:3). In Psalms 82:5 He declares that they are in... [ Continue Reading ]
ACCEPT] RV 'respect.'... [ Continue Reading ]
DEFEND] RV 'judge.'... [ Continue Reading ]
THEY KNOW NOT] The judges are deaf to reproof. OUT OF COURSE] RV 'moved.' Injustice leads to the wreck of society.... [ Continue Reading ]
See on Psalms 82:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
The v. contrasts the purely human fate of the unjust judges with the superhuman dignity of their calling.... [ Continue Reading ]