The Term "Gods" in Psalm 82; Greater Works Than These

Psalm 82  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 12
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April 8, 1899.
J.N.D.’s translation of Psalm 82:1,61<<A Psalm of Asaph.>> God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. (Psalm 82:1)
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. (Psalm 82:6) is: “God standeth in the assembly of God, He judgeth among the gods” — “I have said, Ye are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High.” A note is given in connection with “gods” in verse 1, where it is explained to be “the judges.” Compare Exodus 21:66Then 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. (Exodus 21:6) where “judges” is the same word, that is, literally “gods.”
I don’t know why it is the shadow of Peter in Acts 5:1515Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. (Acts 5:15), except just to show the wonderful power there was to heal in the name of Jesus given to His disciples, the Lord thus honoring His despised apostles. Compare Chapter 19:11,12. See also John 14:1212Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. (John 14:12). I suppose, however, the “greater works” are not limited to miracles, but the results of the gospel, thousands being converted in a day. Redemption having been accomplished, greater power flows from Jesus glorified — gone to the Father — than from Jesus in humiliation....