Psalms 82:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

Complete Jewish Bible:

A psalm of Asaf: Elohim [God] stands in the divine assembly; there with the elohim [judges], he judges:

Berean Standard Bible:

God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

American Standard Version:

God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

A Psalm{H4210} of Asaph{H623}. God{H430} standeth{H5324}{H8737)} in the congregation{H5712} of the mighty{H410}; he judgeth{H8199}{H8799)} among{H7130} the gods{H430}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 10:35

  • If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

2 Chronicles 19:6

  • And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment.

2 Chronicles 19:7

  • Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Psalms 82:6

  • ¶ I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High.

Psalms 82:7

  • But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

Isaiah 3:13

  • The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

Psalms 58:11

  • So that a man shall say, Verily [there is] a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.

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Commentary for Psalms 82:1

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H4210
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִזְמוֹר
    Transliteration: mizmôwr
    Pronunciation: miz-more'
    Description: from זָמַר; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes; psalm.
  2. Strong's Number: H623
    There are 311 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָסָף
    Transliteration: ʼÂçâph
    Pronunciation: aw-sawf'
    Description: from אָסַף; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first; Asaph.
  3. Strong's Number: H430
    There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
    Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
    Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
    Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
  4. Strong's Number: H5324
    There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָצַב
    Transliteration: nâtsab
    Pronunciation: naw-tsab'
    Description: a primitive root; to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively); appointed, deputy, erect, establish, [idiom] Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar, present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish, (make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state.
  5. Strong's Number: H5712
    There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֵדָה
    Transliteration: ʻêdâh
    Pronunciation: ay-daw'
    Description: feminine of עֵד in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd); assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare עֵדָה.
  6. Strong's Number: H410
    There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֵל
    Transliteration: ʼêl
    Pronunciation: ale
    Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.'
  7. Strong's Number: H8199
    There are 182 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁפַט
    Transliteration: shâphaṭ
    Pronunciation: shaw-fat'
    Description: a primitive root; to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively); [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule.
  8. Strong's Number: H7130
    There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֶרֶב
    Transliteration: qereb
    Pronunciation: keh'-reb
    Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self.