Psalms 82:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. ”

Psalms 82:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

They know not, neither will they understand - This is designed still further to characterize the magistrates at the time referred to in the psalm. They not merely judged unjustly, and were not me...
Psalms 82:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the (d) foundations of the earth are out of course. (d) That is, all things are out of order either by their tyranny or car...
Psalms 82:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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 themse...
Psalms 82:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

They . The oppressed. will . can. on . to and fro.
Psalms 82:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

5 They know not, neither do they understand. (425) After having reminded princes of their duty, the Psalmist complains that his admonition from their infatuation is ineffectual, and that th...
Psalms 82:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. They know not - The judges are not acquainted with the law of God, on which...
Psalms 82:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

They know not, &c.— They are ignorant of their duty, and will not attend to it, but go on in the dark: All the foundations of the land are in a tottering state. Green. Respecting the word...
Psalms 82:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. They know not, neither will they understand. Practical ignorance bes...
Psalms 82:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This Ps. is an impeachment of unjust judges, who are officially called 'gods.' It represents them as put upon their trial at God's tribunal ( Psalms 82:1 ). God Himself denounces their wickedness ( P...
Psalms 82:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Here we imagine a pause, that interval between warning and judgment which is God’s pity and man’s opportunity; but the expostulation falls dead without a response. The men are infatuated by their pos...
Psalms 82:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 82:1-8 IN Psalms 50:1-23 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...
Psalms 82:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Just Judge of All Psalms 82:1-8 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 representati...
Psalms 82:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
Psalms 82:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

While we pay all due respect to the important truths here set forth, concerning earthly courts of justice, I would not overlook the occasion, the very idea of judgment and justice sets forth, to call...
Psalms 82:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

They knew not ,.... The Targum adds, to do well. This is to be understood of unjust judges and wicked magistrates, who know not God, and have not the fear of him before their eyes, though he stands...
Psalms 82:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. Ver. 5. They know not, neither will they understand ] q.d. There is no...
Psalms 82:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

They know not That is, the magistrates, of whom this Psalm treats, are not acquainted with, and will not be at the pains to learn the truth and right of the causes which come before them, nor the d...
Psalms 82:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Duty of Magistrates. A psalm of Asaph. 1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the go...
Psalms 82:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

They, the magistrates, of whom this Psalm treats, know not, to wit, the truth and right of the cause, nor the duty of their place. Men are oft said in Scripture not to know what they do not lov...
Psalms 82:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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 i...
Psalms 82:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 just...
Psalms 82:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

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 ru...
Psalms 82:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Psalms 82:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

God as the Judge of Governments. A psalm of Asaph, to set forth the majesty of the great Judge of the earth.
Psalms 82:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 2:11 ; 2 Timothy 2:19 ; Ecclesiastes 2:14 ; Ecclesiastes 3:16 ; Isaiah 5:7 ; John 12:35 ; John 3:19 ; Micah 3:1 ; Proverbs 1:29 ; Proverbs 2:13 ; Proverbs 4:19 ; Psalms 11:3 ; Psa...
Psalms 82:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

They — The magistrates of whom this psalm treats. Know not — The duty of their place. Nor will — Their ignorance is wilful. Walk on — They persist: it is their constant course. In darkness — In the...

Psalms 82:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 82:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 82:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 82:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 82:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 82:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 82:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 82:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 82:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 82:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 82:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 82:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 82:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 82:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 82:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 82:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes