Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 82:3 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 82:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 82 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge”
Psalms 82:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 82:3
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. This verse articulates God's command to earthly judges, defining the essence of righteous governance. The Hebrew shiphtu (שִׁפְטוּ, "defend" or "judge") carries legal connotations—not merely feeling sympathy but actively administering justice in court proceedings. The dal (דַּל, "poor") refers to those economically disadvantaged and therefore vulnerable to exploitation."The fatherless" (yatom, יָתוֹם) held special place in covenant law. Without fathers to protect their inheritance rights, orphans faced systematic disadvanta...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 82:3
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and to keep oneself unstained by the world.”
“that man who is of the earth may terrify no more.”
“and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong”
“[or] to the fatherless”
“and loves the foreigner”
“they shine: yes”
“He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.”
“and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes”