Psalms 82:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Title.. Psalm. Hebrew. mizm6r. App-65.

of Asaph. The eleventh of the twelve Asaph Psalms.

God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.

standeth: i.e. officially.

the congregation of the mighty. GOD'S (Hebrew El. App-4. IV) assembly (in its civil aspect).

gods. Elohim: used of earthly judges as representing Him. Compare Exodus 21:6; Exodus 22:8; Exodus 22:9; Exodus 22:28 (quoted in Acts 23:5). Hence, Moses is so spoken of (Exodus 7:1). (It is used also of idols as representing even. false god.) See John 10:34; John 10:35.

Psalms 82:1

1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.