Bible Commentaries
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
Psalms 82
Title. A 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 a false god.) See John 10:34, John 10:35.
accept the persons. Compare Leviticus 19:15. Proverbs 18:5. 2 Chronicles 19:7.
wicked = lawless. Hebrew. rasha". App-44.
Selah. Connecting the indictment with the command to judge righteously. See App-66.
Defend = Vindicate. Compare verses: Psalms 82:1, Psalms 82:2.
the poor = oppressed. Hebrew. "ebyon = a helpless or expectant one. See note on Proverbs 6:11.
I have said. Compare Exodus 22:9, Exodus 22:28. John 10:34, John 10:35.
children = sons. Compare Luke 6:35.
the MOST HIGH. Hebrew. Elyon. App-4.
judge = judge Thou.
nations = the nations.
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