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PSALM LXXXII
_A warning to corrupt judges_, 1, 2;
_an exhortation to them to dispense justice without respect of_
_person_, 3-5;
_they are threatened with the judgments of the Lord_, 6-8.
NOTES O...
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GOD 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...
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Psalms 82
Concerning Judgment
_ 1. The judge with His righteous judgment (Psalms 82:1)_
2. Arise O God! judge the earth (Psalms 82:6)
His own presence in the congregation of God (Israel) means a r...
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LXXXII. AGAINST INIQUITOUS RULERS. Jewish rulers are meant, as is
plain from Psalms 82:3 f.
PSALMS 82:6 F. The use of the word God in Psalms 82:6 f. is ironical.
The great men bear themselves as if D...
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TITLE.. PSALM. Hebrew. _mizm6r._ App-65.
OF ASAPH. The eleventh of the twelve Asaph Psalms.
GOD. Hebrew. _Elohim._ App-4.
STANDETH: i.e. officially.
THE CONGREGATION OF THE MIGHTY. GOD'S (Hebrew E...
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A vision of God as the Judge of judges.
_God_ Originally no doubt _Jehovah_, for which the Elohistic editor
has substituted _Elôhîm. standeth_ Or, _taketh his stand_: solemnly
takes His place as presi...
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_The Psalmist, having exhorted the judges, and reproved their
negligence, prayeth God to judge._
A Psalm of Asaph.
_TITLE._ ףּלאס מזמור _MIZMOR LEASAPH_— This psalm is an
admonition to justice, and an...
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PSALMS 82
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
The Judgment of Unjust Judges.
ANALYSIS
Stanza I., Psalms 82:1, Introductory Vision. Stanza II., Psalms
82:2-7, Reprimand of the Judges by the Judge of Judges. Stanza II...
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God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the
gods.
Psalms 82:1.-God stands as Judge in the congregation where princes,
His representatives, preside (Psalms 82:1); He reprove...
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82:1 gods. (b-16) _ Elohim_ , 'the judges.' see Exodus 21:6 ....
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Psalms 73:89
_GORDON CHURCHYARD_
GOD AND THE GODS
PSALMS 82
JESUS SAID, "I SAW *SATAN FALL FROM *HEAVEN LIKE A LIGHT THROUGH THE
SKY". (LUKE 10: 18)
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STANDETH. — In the Hebrew a _participle,_ with an official ring
about it. (See Isaiah 3:13.) It is used to designate departmental
officers (1 Kings 4:5; 1 Kings 4:7;...
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מִזְמֹ֗ור לְ אָ֫סָ֥ף אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
נִצָּ֥ב בַּ ע
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Psalms 82:1
IN Psalms 50:1 God is represented as gathering His people together to
be judged; in this psalm He has gathered them together for His
judgment on judges. The former psalm begins at an earli...
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THE JUST JUDGE OF ALL
Psalms 82:1
Those described here as _gods_ are evidently the judges and
magistrates of Israel. See John 10:34. They were intended to be the
mouthpiece and representatives of God...
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This psalm is a cry for justice, born of a sense of maladministration
of those in authority. It first announces the fact that God is the
supreme Judge. This is a recognition of the perfect equity of t...
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"A Psalm of Asaph." God standeth in the congregation of the (a)
mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
(a) The prophet shows that if princes and judges do not do their duty,
God whose authority is above...
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_Asaph. This psalm alludes to the wars of David, (2 Kings viii.;
Berthier) against Ammon, (Bossuet) or of the Jews returned from
captivity, (2 Esdras iv., and Ezechiel xxxviii.; Theodoret) or of the
M...
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While we have reference, in a particular and especial manner, to the
design of the Holy Ghost in the dictation of this Psalm, and behold
what a very solemn appeal it makes to judges and earthly potent...
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CONTENTS
The sacred writer is here addressing himself to princes and
magistrates, by way of reminding them that when they sit in judgment
the eye of Jehovah is upon them. But the most interesting par...
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1_God sitteth in the assembly of God. _(424) It is unquestionably a
very unbecoming thing for those whom God has been pleased to invest
with the government of mankind for the common good, not to ackno...
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Psalms 82. We find God assuming the government into His own hands. He
had set up authority in the earth and especially in Israel. Directed
by His word in judgment and armed with His authority, the jud...
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GOD STANDETH IN THE CONGREGATION OF THE MIGHTY,.... The Syriac version
renders it, "in the congregation of angels"; they are mighty, and
excel in strength, and there is a large company of them, even a...
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Psalms 82:1 «A Psalm of Asaph. » God standeth in the congregation of
the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Ver. 1. _God standeth in the congregation of the mighty_] There God
is present and presiden...
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_God standeth in the congregation_ As a judge, diligently to observe
all that is said or done there, and to give sentence accordingly. The
judge _sits_ when he hears causes, but _stands_ up when he gi...
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God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, in the assembly of
God, firm and immovable in the midst of His Church, against which
therefore the gates of hell cannot prevail; HE JUDGETH AMONG THE GO...
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GOD AS THE JUDGE OF GOVERNMENTS.
A psalm of Asaph, to set forth the majesty of the great Judge of the
earth....
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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
prote...
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PSALM 82 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm contains an admonition, either,
1. To the chief rulers of Israel, whether judges or kings, or their
great council called the Sanhedrim. Or rather,
2. To all the ruler...
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Psalms 82:1 Psalm H4210 Asaph H623 God H430 stands H5324 (H8737)
congregation H5712 mighty H410 judges H8199 ...
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CONTENTS: Instructions for the judges of the earth.
CHARACTERS: God, Asaph.
CONCLUSION: God judges among the mighty of earth. They have their
power from Him and are accountable to Him. Magistrates s...
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Title. _A psalm of Asaph._ There is no authority for referring this
psalm to the time of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 19:6, which is to
contradict the title. David no doubt reformed the courts of justice...
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_God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; He judgeth among the
gods._
THE SUPREMACY OF GOD
I. As rebuking unjust rulers. “How long will ye judge unjustly?”
Here is a common crime. Human ruler...
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PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 82:1. Some call this a community lament
since it addresses God directly with a request on behalf of the whole
people (v. Psalms 82:8). Others
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INTRODUCTION
_Superscription.—“A_ Psalm of Asaph.” (See Introduction to
Psalms 74.) _Occasion_.—We are unable to determine upon what
occasion the Psalm was written. It is clear, however, that it is
ad...
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EXPOSITION
Two different explanations have been given of the general bearing and
intention of this psalm—one, recently advocated by Professor Cheyne,
that it is a denunciation of the angels whom God h...
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Psa 82:1-8 is a psalm that is directed to judges. And it is a very
solemn psalm that God directs to judges, and basically God declares
that He is not happy or satisfied with men's judgment.
God stand...
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2 Chronicles 19:6; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Ecclesiastes 5:8; Exodus 18:21;...
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Standeth — To observe all that is said or done there. Mighty —
Kings or chief rulers. By their congregation he understands all
persons whatsoever of this high and sacred order. Judgeth — Passes
senten...