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DELIVER THE POOR AND NEEDY - That is, Deliver them from the power and
the arts of those who would oppress and wrong them. This would not be
showing them partiality; it would be simply doing them justi...
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Psalms 82
Concerning Judgment
_ 1. The judge with His righteous judgment (Psalms 82:1)_
2. Arise O God! judge the earth (Psalms 82:6)
His own presence in the congregation of God (Israel) means a r...
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LXXXII. AGAINST INIQUITOUS RULERS. Jewish rulers are meant, as is
plain from Psalms 82:3 f.
PSALMS 82:6 F. The use of the word God in Psalms 82:6 f. is ironical.
The great men bear themselves as if...
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God speaks, arraigning the judges for injustice and partiality, and
bidding them perform their duties faithfully....
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RID— _Rescue._...
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PSALMS 82
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
The Judgment of Unjust Judges.
ANALYSIS
Stanza I., Psalms 82:1, Introductory Vision. Stanza II., Psalms
82:2-7, Reprimand of the Judges by the Judge of Judges. Stanza I...
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Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
DELIVER THE POOR AND NEEDY; RID THEM OUT OF THE HAND OF THE WICKED -
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This Ps. is an impeachment of unjust judges, who are officially called
'gods.' It represents them as put upon their trial at God's tribunal
(Psalms 82:1). God Himself denounces their wickedness (Psalm...
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Psalms 73:89
_GORDON CHURCHYARD_
GOD AND THE GODS
PSALMS 82
JESUS SAID, "I SAW *SATAN FALL FROM *HEAVEN LIKE A LIGHT THROUGH THE
SKY". (LUKE 10: 18)
PSALMS 82
(This is) a psalm of *Asaph.
V1 Go...
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(2-4) These verses contain the rebuke addressed by the supreme judge
to those abusing the judicial office and function....
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פַּלְּטוּ ־דַ֥ל וְ אֶבְיֹ֑ון מִ יַּ֖ד
רְשָׁעִ֣ים הַצִּֽילוּ׃...
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Psalms 82:1
IN Psalms 50:1 God is represented as gathering His people together to
be judged; in this psalm He has gathered them together for His
judgment on judges. The former psalm begins at an earli...
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THE JUST JUDGE OF ALL
Psalms 82:1
Those described here as _gods_ are evidently the judges and
magistrates of Israel. See John 10:34. They were intended to be the
mouthpiece and representatives of Go...
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This psalm is a cry for justice, born of a sense of maladministration
of those in authority. It first announces the fact that God is the
supreme Judge. This is a recognition of the perfect equity of t...
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Deliver the poor and (c) needy: rid [them] out of the hand of the
wicked.
(c) Not only when they cry for help, but when their cause requires aid
and support....
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_Saints. Hebrew, "hidden ones;" (Protestants; Haydock) the people
under God's protection, (Menochius; Berthier) or the treasures of the
temple. (Calmet)_...
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While we pay all due respect to the important truths here set forth,
concerning earthly courts of justice, I would not overlook the
occasion, the very idea of judgment and justice sets forth, to call...
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Psalms 82. We find God assuming the government into His own hands. He
had set up authority in the earth and especially in Israel. Directed
by His word in judgment and armed with His authority, the jud...
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DELIVER THE POOR AND NEEDY,.... From his adversary and oppressor, who
is mightier than he, and draws him to the judgment seat; when it is
not in his power to defend himself against him, and get out of...
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_Deliver the poor and needy: rid [them] out of the hand of the
wicked._
Ver. 4. _Rid them out of the hand of the wicked_] Heb. of the
turbulent, who make ado, as the devil doth, and vex others....
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_Defend the poor and fatherless_ As far as justly you may: for so this
clause must be limited, as appears by comparing it with Leviticus
19:15. _Do justice to the afflicted and needy_ Hebrew, הצדיקו,...
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GOD AS THE JUDGE OF GOVERNMENTS.
A psalm of Asaph, to set forth the majesty of the great Judge of the
earth....
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1-5 Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good.
Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up
order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and
protec...
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These he recommends to the special care and protection of magistrates,
because such are commonly neglected and crushed by men in higher place
and power, and they are unable to right themselves....
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Psalms 82:4 Deliver H6403 (H8761) poor H1800 needy H34 Free H5337
(H8685) hand H3027 wicked H7563
Deliver - Psalms 72:12-14; Job 29:12, Job 29:16-17; Proverbs 24:11-12
rid -...
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CONTENTS: Instructions for the judges of the earth.
CHARACTERS: God, Asaph.
CONCLUSION: God judges among the mighty of earth. They have their
power from Him and are accountable to Him. Magistrates s...
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Title. _A psalm of Asaph._ There is no authority for referring this
psalm to the time of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 19:6, which is to
contradict the title. David no doubt reformed the courts of justice...
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_God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; He judgeth among the
gods._
THE SUPREMACY OF GOD
I. As rebuking unjust rulers. “How long will ye judge unjustly?”
Here is a common crime. Human ruler...
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PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 82:1. Some call this a community lament
since it addresses God directly with a request on behalf of the whole
people (v. Psalms 82:8). Others call it a prophetic hymn (like...
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INTRODUCTION
_Superscription.—“A_ Psalm of Asaph.” (See Introduction to
Psalms 74.) _Occasion_.—We are unable to determine upon what
occasion the Psalm was written. It is clear, however, that it is
ad...
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EXPOSITION
Two different explanations have been given of the general bearing and
intention of this psalm—one, recently advocated by Professor Cheyne,
that it is a denunciation of the angels whom God h...
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Psa 82:1-8 is a psalm that is directed to judges. And it is a very
solemn psalm that God directs to judges, and basically God declares
that He is not happy or satisfied with men's judgment.
God stand...
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Job 29:12; Job 29:16; Job 29:17; Job 5:15; Job 5:16; Nehemiah 5:1;
Proverbs 24:11; Proverbs 24:12; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 72:12-1...