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Psalms 82:6 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Psalms 82:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 82 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.”
Psalms 82:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 82:6
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. This stunning verse explains the exalted position God has given human judges and rulers. The Hebrew ani amarti (אֲנִי־אָמַרְתִּי, "I have said") indicates God's own authoritative declaration. He designated these individuals as elohim (אֱלֹהִים, "gods")—a term used elsewhere for God Himself, but here applied to human authorities who represent divine justice on earth.This isn't polytheism or deification of humans, but recognition that judges exercise delegated divine authority. When they pronounce judgment, they speak for Go...
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Cross-References for Psalms 82:6
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“Isn't it written in your law, 'I said, you are gods?'{Psalm 82:6},Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?,,,,,,,,”
“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”