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Psalms 82
Psalm 82:1-8. Before the great Judge, the judges of the earth are rebuked, exhorted, and threatened.
congregation — (Compare Exodus 12:3; Exodus 16:1).
of the mighty — that is, of God, of His appointment.
the gods — or, “judges” (Exodus 21:6; Exodus 22:9), God‘s representatives.
accept the persons — literally, “lift up the faces,” that is, from dejection, or admit to favor and communion, regardless of merit (Leviticus 19:15; Proverbs 18:5).
By the willful ignorance and negligence of judges, anarchy ensues (Psalm 11:3; Psalm 75:3).
out of course — (Compare Margin; Psalm 9:6; Psalm 62:2).
Though God admitted their official dignity (John 10:34), He reminds them of their mortality.
As rightful sovereign of earth, God is invoked personally to correct the evils of His representatives.
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