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NASB | Psalm 82:1 God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the rulers. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 82:1 God stands in the divine assembly; He judges among the gods (divine beings). |
Bible Question:
Is God acknowledging other gods(NIV) rulers (NASB)? If so, should we ... and how? |
Bible Answer: Psalm 82:1 "82:1 congregation of the mighty. The scene opens with God having called the world leaders together. among the gods. Some have taken this psalm to be about demons or false pagan gods. The best interpretation is that these "gods" are human leaders, such as judges, kings, legislators, and presidents (cf. Ex. 22:8,9,28; Judg. 5:8,9). God the Great Judge, presides over these lesser judges." (MacArthur NKJV Study Bible) "82:1 The reference to “gods” (, Heb.) is best understood here and in v. 6 as an allusion to the corrupt and unjust judges of Israel (cf. Ps 45:6; also Ex 21:6; 22:8, 9). Human rulers who administer justice are looked upon in Scripture as being divinely appointed and responsible before God (cf. Deut 1:17; Rom 13:1-7)." (Believer's Study Bible) "God is pictured as convening a council of heavenly beings (gods; 82:1), who are rebuked for their failure to deal justly with the weak and needy of the earth. Since these celestial beings lack knowledge (82:5), their exalted position will not save them from death like any mortal. It is only God who can rightly rule the earth (82:8)." (Cambridge Annotated Study Bible) "Evil and Suffering, Punishment—The heavens are concerned about earthly evil. God presides over the heavenly council. Other nations talked of a heavenly council of gods with various authority and rank. Israel said the one God ruled over His angelic messengers. The appearance of “gods” (Hebrew 'elohim') in vv. 1, 6 is unusual for the Bible. Various interpreters have understood the term as a reference to Israel’s wicked rulers or judges, foreign kings who claimed to be divine, gods of foreign nations reduced to God’s servants, or angels responsible for various nations. Whatever the precise meaning, the theological intent is clear. God reigns supreme over the world. Even those who have claimed to appear in heaven as deities must face His judgment if they are responsible for evil on the earth. They, too, can die. Only God is immortal and will not die. Anyone who exercises power on earth must help the helpless and promote good, not evil. God’s kingship over all the earth assures that right will eventually prevail and evil disappear." (Disciple's Study Bible) "The congregation of the mighty refers to an assembly before God. As a wisdom writer, the poet Asaph uses the language of Job 1, Ps. 110, and Isa. 6 as a teaching device to present a morality tale. Asaph describes the wicked judges of all time gathering before God and His angels to give an accounting of themselves. Gods: The Hebrew word may refer to the true God or to false gods. Here it is the judges of the earth (see also v. 6). Asaph uses this honorific term sarcastically to express his contempt for the evil judges. judge unjustly: The unrighteous judges had perverted their calling, which was to represent God Himself by establishing justice on the earth." (Nelson Study Bible) "82:1 rulers. Lit., gods. A reference to the human rulers and judges of the people (also v. 6; see 58:1, note; and John 10:34, note). 82:7 These corrupt judges will die, as do other people." (Ryrie Study Bible) |
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