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NASB | John 10:34 Jesus answered them, "Has it not been written in your Law, 'I SAID, YOU ARE GODS'? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 10:34 Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I SAID, YOU ARE GODS [human judges representing God, not divine beings]'? [Ps 82:6] |
Bible Question:
What is being refered to here by the term "gods"? How does it apply? |
Bible Answer: Greetings K80, In response to the discussion that Jesus was having with the Jews at the temple he referred them to Psa 82:6 "I say, You are gods, children of the most high, all of you..." (See also Exo 4:16; 71). He was referring to the judges of Isreal. They were called gods because they represented God in executing judgement. Jesus pointed out that God has always delegated Hes power and authority to chosen members of His people in such a way that they could be called "gods" in their own right. The "gods" of Psa 82 appear to be unjust leaders who neglected to uphold righteousness. Here He is again referring to the judges of Isreal. prayon |