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Psalms 82:7 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Psalms 82:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 82 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.”
Psalms 82:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 82:7
But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. God's verdict shatters delusions of invulnerability. "But" (אָכֵן/aken) introduces stark contrast: despite divine appointment and authority, corrupt judges face mortality. "Die like men" (כְּאָדָם תְּמוּתוּן/ke'adam temutun) can mean either "die like Adam" (the first man who fell through sin) or "die like ordinary men" (not gods). Both readings work: judges appointed to represent God's authority have no inherent divinity and will die like Adam who sinned.The phrase confronts ancient Near Eastern ideology that elevated kings and judge...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 82:7
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“neither set their top among the thick boughs”
“despite his riches”
“Yet shall he be brought to the grave”
“all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna;”