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Psalm 82:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 82 · verse 1
A Psalm of Asaph.God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.Psalm 82:1 · King James Version
Psalm 82:1 in context
1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
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Key words (Strong's)
- congregationʻêdâha stated assemblageH5712 →
- standethnâtsabto station, in various applicationsH5324 →
- judgethshâphaṭto judgeH8199 →
- mightyʼêlstrengthH410 →
- amongqerebproperly, the nearest partH7130 →
- Godʼĕlôhîymgods in the ordinary senseH430 →
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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 chief director, in the congregation of the mighty, the mighty One, in coetu fortis - in the councils of the prince,…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-5