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Psalm 82

Psa. 82:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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<<A Psalm
mizmowr (Hebrew #4210)
properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
KJV usage: psalm.
Pronounce: miz-more'
Origin: from 2167
ηof Asaph
'Acaph (Hebrew #623)
collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
KJV usage: Asaph.
Pronounce: aw-sawf'
Origin: from 622
.>> God
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
standeth
natsab (Hebrew #5324)
to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: appointed, deputy, erect, establish, X Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar, present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish, (make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state.
Pronounce: naw-tsab'
Origin: a prim root
in the congregation
`edah (Hebrew #5712)
a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
KJV usage: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare 5713.
Pronounce: ay-daw'
Origin: feminine of 5707 in the original sense of fixture
of the mighty
'el (Hebrew #410)
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
KJV usage: God (god), X goodly, X great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in "-el."
Pronounce: ale
Origin: shortened from 352
; hel judgeth
shaphat (Hebrew #8199)
to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: + avenge, X that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), X needs, plead, reason, rule.
Pronounce: shaw-fat'
Origin: a primitive root
among
qereb (Hebrew #7130)
properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
KJV usage: X among, X before, bowels, X unto charge, + eat (up), X heart, X him, X in, inward (X -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, + out of, purtenance, X therein, X through, X within self.
Pronounce: keh'-reb
Origin: from 7126
the gods
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
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or, for.
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2 Chron. 19:6‑7• 6And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.
 7Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. (2 Chron. 19:6‑7)

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1-4:  The psalmist, having exhorted the judges,
5-7:  and reproved their negligence,
8:  prays God to judge.
A.M. 3108.
B.C. 896.
(Title.)
A Psalm.Some refer this psalm to the time of David, and others to that of Hezekiah; but it is more probable that it was composed when Jehoshaphat reformed the courts throughout his kingdom.
2 Chron. 19:6‑7• 6And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.
 7Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. (2 Chron. 19:6‑7)
of Asaph.
or, for Asaph. God, etc.Or, "God standeth in the assembly of God, {ail,} he judgeth among the judges."
{Elohim:}
God is among His own people; and presides especially in those courts of justice which Himself has established.
Ex. 18:21• 21Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: (Ex. 18:21)
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2 Chron. 19:6‑7• 6And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.
 7Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. (2 Chron. 19:6‑7)
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Eccl. 5:8• 8If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. (Eccl. 5:8)
the gods.
Psa. 82:6‑7• 6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
 7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. (Psa. 82:6‑7)
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Psa. 138:1• 1<<A Psalm of David.>> I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. (Psa. 138:1)
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Ex. 21:6• 6Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever. (Ex. 21:6)
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Ex. 22:28• 28Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. (Ex. 22:28)
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John 10:35• 35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; (John 10:35)
• Book 3. Series 2. The Indignation. The beast destroyed. (““The Placement of the Psalms in Prophecy”” by B. Anstey)
• In psalm 82 the reader will observe that God judges the judges, especially those who in Israel had the divine law to guide them. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalms 81-84” by J.N. Darby)
• The Lord, in the New Testament days, tells us that these judges, or “gods,” are those “unto whom the word of God came” giving them authority to act in judgment as His representatives, and therefore referred to as “gods” (John 10:35). (“Psalms 82” by H. Smith)
• God’s presence is now known in Israel. The Lord has returned (the appearing of Christ) in answer to the cry of the remnant in the preceding psalm. He is seen judging those in the place of authority in the land of Israel (Antichrist, the willful king and other of his government officials Dan. 11:39). Judgment must begin at the house of God (1 Pet. 4:17). (“Book 3.” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the assembly of *God, he judgeth among the godsb.

JND Translation Notes

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Elohim, "the judges." see Ex. 21.6.