Psalms 82:1-4

82:1

psalm <04210> [A.M. 3108. B.C. 896. (Title.) A Psalm.]

Some refer this psalm to the time of David, and others to that of Hezekiah; but it is more probable that it was composed when Jehoshaphat reformed the courts throughout his kingdom.

Asaph <0623> [of Asaph. or, for Asaph.]

God ............. gods <0430> [God, etc.]

Or, "God standeth in the assembly of God, {ail,} he judgeth among the judges." {Elohim:} God is among His own people; and presides especially in those courts of justice which Himself has established.

God ............. gods <0430> [the gods.]

82:2

make .... decisions <08199> [How.]

make .... decisions <08199> [judge.]

favoritism <05375> [accept.]

82:3

Defend .......... Vindicate <08199> [Defend. Heb. Judge.]

<06663> [do.]

82:4

Rescue <06403> [Deliver.]

Deliver <05337> [rid.]