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Psalms 82:1

Psalms 82:1
A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

God standeth in the congregation of the mighty,.... The Syriac version renders it, "in the congregation of angels"; they are mighty, and excel in strength, and there is a large company of them, even…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

God standeth in the congregation of the mighty - In the assembly of the rulers and judges; among those of most exalted rank and station. He is there to observe them; to give them law; to direct their…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 82:1-5

We have here,

I. God's supreme presidency and power in all councils and courts asserted and laid down, as a great truth necessary to be believed both by princes and subjects (Psa 82:1): God stands, as…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

A vision of God as the Judge of judges.

God Originally no doubt Jehovah, for which the Elohistic editor has substituted Elôhîm. standeth Or, taketh his stand: solemnly takes His place as president.…