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- Chapter 82
- Verse 1
A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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