시편 Chapter 82

Translation: ESV

1

God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:

Key Message

God is the absolute judge who stands over all authority and power and judges them.

▸The 'divine council' is an image of God presiding over the assembly of divine beings (angels or human judges).

The 'divine council' is an image of God presiding over the assembly of divine beings (angels or human judges). God standing in their midst and rendering judgment means that all authority is accountable before God.

Related Verses

Jesus answered them, 'Is it not written in your Law, I said, you are gods?'
2

"How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah

Key Message

God does not tolerate unjust judgment and favoring of the wicked but directly rebukes them.

▸This is God's direct rebuke of unjust judgment and favoring of the wicked.

3

Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.

Key Message

God's justice must be expressed as concrete practice that protects the socially vulnerable.

▸The specific content of just judgment is presented.

8

Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations!

Key Message

Because all nations are God's inheritance, God has both the right and responsibility to judge the world justly.

▸This is the final petition of the psalm.