Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

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2 Chronicles 19:6
Then he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment.

God, etc

Exodus 18:21
But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
2 Chronicles 19:6
Then he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see oppression of the poor and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation, because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them.

The gods

Psalm 82:6
I said, “You are gods;
you are all sons of the Most High.
Psalm 138:1
Davidic.I will give You thanks with all my heart;
I will sing Your praise before the heavenly beings.
Exodus 21:6
his master is to bring him to the judges and then bring him to the door or doorpost. His master must pierce his ear with an awl, and he will serve his master for life.
Exodus 22:28
“You must not blaspheme God or curse a leader among your people.
John 10:35
If He called those whom the word of God came to ‘gods’—and the Scripture cannot be broken—

General references

Psalm 82:6
I said, “You are gods;
you are all sons of the Most High.

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