Book of psalms 82 commentary pdf

I have said, ye are gods i have given you my name and power to rule your people in my stead. Psalm 82 is the 82nd psalm in the biblical book of psalms, subtitled a psalm of asaph. Book i psalms 141 blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Commentary on the book of psalms calvin university. It is remarkable that the book of psalms begins with this exclamation. Psalm 82, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked. In it, unnamed messengers go forth to summons the nation. Theres another fascinating aspect of these two psalms. God is saiding you belong to me,and all of you are the children of the most high. God is our creator,he created everything and there is only one god. The single most important text in the entire christian bible first. God stands in the divine council reformed baptist church of.

Cassiodorus explanation of the psalms download ebook pdf. Daniel and his wife, along with an incredible team, helped plant anchor city church in san diegoa third culture, multigenerational church who seeks to join the redemptive mission of god for our city and for the world. At least some of these elohim are condemned by god for not exercising justice when governing the nations. Comfort featuring the text of the new living translation tyndale house publishers, inc. Look after psalm 25 in book 1 of the psalms of david for more about the covenant. This book makes available to scholars the unpublished protoscholastic commentary on the psalms, composed by one of the outstanding figures of the early twelfth century, gilbert of poiters gilbert porreta. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Hebrew the language that the jews spoke when they wrote the psalms of. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry.

The former psalm begins at an earlier point of the great cause than this one does. The midrash suggests that psalm 82 was originally given around the time of sinai. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 81 in a slightly different numbering system. In his commentary on psalm 82, warren wiersbe is a good representative, the. The interpretive challenges are real, but the reward for engaging them is substantial. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. Psalm 82, 34, defend the cause of the weak and fatherless. Lets begin with the question that i hope the sermon title has raised in your mind, and. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives.

Psalms 82 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. It is true that, in a sense, this places man in the center. Pdf an exegetical reading of psalm 82 daniel mcclellan. But as limited as this selection is, sarna is able to introduce us to a good range of biblical themes and to equip us to continue our exploration of the psalms on our own. Contents psalms 4243 yearning for god 11 psalm 44 when people suffer and god seems not to care 37 psalm 45 the royal wedding song 57 psalm 46 the powerful presence of god 81 psalm 47 the king over all the earth 103 psalm 48 the city of the great king 117 psalm 49 the folly of trusting in wealth 3 psalm 50 a prophetic indictment of hollow and. Psalms 83 chapter 82 this psalm is calculated for the meridian of princes courts and courts of justice, not in israel only, but in other nations. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers. God and the gods in assembly an interpretation of psalm 82. This document has been generated from xsl extensible. Unscrupulous ambitious princes men like shebna isa 22. The desire and prayer of all good people that the kingdom of god may be set up more and more, psalms 82. The divine council of the gods, the judgment of the watchers and the inheritance of the nations paperback march 22, 2018.

Elohiym standeth in the congregation of the mighty. Psalms 82 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Psalms 82 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The volume of scholarly literature is enormous, and not simply because scholars like to get published. Psalms 82 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The psalter of the prophet and king david page 1 the psalter of the prophet and king david. Calvin, john 15091564 calvin, jean 15091506 alternative translator publisher. Thou hast heard me when i called, o god of my righteousness. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.

Commentary on psalm 82 by adam hearlson working preacher. Calvin found psalms to be one of the richest books in the. You are children of the most high god is referring to himslef. Psalm chapter 82 matthew henry complete commentary on. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Though magistrates may most closely apply this psalm to themselves, yet we. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 82. Sarnas book consists of a short introduction 20 pages and commentary on a mere ten psalms 1, 8, 19, 15, 24, 30, 48, 82, 93, and 94. A serious decay in the administration, due to hezekiahs loss of control of affairs during the time of his illness. Dallas, tex word books, 1990, 33234 9 frankel asserts the psalm. The psalmist begins by extolling the blessedness of the right eous, who is first described negatively, as turning away from the counsels of the wicked, ver. The book of psalms is the human expression of the whole spectrum of emotions of fellowship with. The degeneracy of bad magistrates and the mischief they do, psalms 82.

Psalms 82 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary. In psalm 82, god elohim, singular stands in the divine assembly of elohim plural lesser, created, divinespiritual beings. Asaph, who has written so much in the previous psalms of the coming of christ in the flesh, now speaks of his second coming to judgment. King of the gods, in the book of psalms, new international commentary on. Maschilliterally, a psalm of david giving instruction. Psalm 82 is arguably one of the most bizarre passages of the hebrew bible. The book of psalms, chapter 82 sacred name king james. Psalm 82 is the shortest of the psalms i have commented on these four weeks, but it is far and away the most difficult to interpret.

The psalmist describes the blessings of his forgiveness, succeeding the pains of conviction, and deduces from his own experience instruction and exhortation to others. Asaph look in the introduction to the psalms of david book 3. Daniel has been an editor with churchleaders for several years. How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked. Yet critics of the restored gospel often contend that such arguments misrepresent the original contextand thus the real meaningof the two texts. They were supposed to govern justly concerning the poor, needy, fatherless, powerless but they didnt do their job.