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Psalm 82
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| 82:1
God standeth in the
congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. |
(82:1, 6)
"He judgeth among the gods."
So he's
not alone up there?
How many gods are there?
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| 82:2
How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked?
Selah.
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| 82:3
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and
needy. |
(82:3-4)
"Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy."
Though this seems to be directed at other gods, it's good advice for humans as well.
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| 82:4
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
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| 82:5
They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all
the foundations of the earth are out of course. |
Another reference to "the foundations of the earth", implying that the earth is fixed and
does not move.
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| 82:6
I have said, Ye are
gods; and all of you are children of the most High. |
"I have said, Ye are gods." Jesus quotes this verse in John 10:34 to get out of a tough spot. (He was
claiming to be God for which the Jews accused him of blasphemy.)
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| 82:7
But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
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| 82:8
Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
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