Psalms 82:1-5
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.]
make .... decisions <08199> [How.]
make .... decisions <08199> [judge.]
favoritism <05375> [accept.]
Defend .......... Vindicate <08199> [Defend. Heb. Judge.]
<06663> [do.]
Rescue <06403> [Deliver.]
Deliver <05337> [rid.]
know ... understand ... stumble <03045 0995 01980> [They.]
That is, the judges know not.
know ... understand <03045 0995> [know not.]
stumble <01980> [walk.]
foundations <04144> [all the, etc.]
All the civil institutions of the land totter.
crumble <04131> [out of course. Heb. moved.]
