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What is Psalms 82 talking about?

What is Psalms 82 talking about?

Jesus alludes directly to Psalm 82, where the elohim (gods) receive the word of God in the form of judgment and condemnation. Against his accusers Jesus was appealing to the precedent already established in the Torah, which referred to God’s holy ones, or his divine council, as “gods” (elohim).

What is the Bible verse Psalm 31?

A psalm of David. In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

What does the Bible verse Psalms 91 say?

Bible Gateway Psalm 91 :: NIV. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.

Does the Bible say there are no other gods?

“Thou shalt have no other gods before Me” is one of the Ten Commandments found in the Hebrew Bible at Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:6. It is the central tenet of the Abrahamic religions and prohibits the religion’s followers from worshipping gods other than the Lord.

Does God have a council?

A Divine Council is an assembly of deities over which a higher-level god presides.

Why does Judd have Psalm 31 on his hand?

What does Psalm 31 mean? Ever since the tragedy that took his fellow firefighters from him, Judd has been living with PTSD. For the show, he may have gotten that verse tattooed as a reminder that he can get through anything as long as he has faith in God.

What is the meaning of Psalm 91 13?

We may encounter spiritual dangers, too, including the metaphoric lions, cobras, young lions and serpents listed in Psalm 91:13. The young lion of Psalm 91 may refer to the subtle, negative thoughts we allow to enter our minds. Like little foxes, they can grow bigger and bigger. Nature’s cobras are quiet and clever.

What are examples of false gods?

We have the false gods of entertainment, pleasure, fame, money, power, selfishness and instant gratification. There are many influencers, some in high places, who make a living promoting the attitudes and behaviors that lead our children away from Christ to these false gods.

Where does the Bible say Ye are Gods?

Psalm 82 vs 6: I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. John 10 vs 34: Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

What does I myself said, Ye are Gods?

I said, Ye are gods?–In the Hebrew of the Psalm, as in the Greek here, the pronoun is emphatic. “I myself said, Ye are gods?” The words are probably to be understood in the Psalm as spoken by God, who sits in judgment on the judges whom He had appointed, and gives the name of “gods” (Elohim) as representing Himself.

What did Jesus say when he said you are Gods?

New International Version. Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods”‘? New Living Translation. Jesus replied, “It is written in your own Scriptures that God said to certain leaders of the people, ‘I say, you are gods!’. English Standard Version.

Where in the law does it say we are Gods?

Psalm 82:6 does not say we are gods because that is David writing. Jesus said, is it not written in your law; I said you are gods? Some cults will distort the meaning of John 10:34 by claiming that Jesus announced that we are gods. Here is John 10:34. Jesus answered them, “Has it not been written in your Law, ‘I said, you are gods’?”