Psalm 82:1
“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 82Meaning
Psalm 82 opens with courtroom imagery. The identity of the figures called ‘gods’ is debated, but the central action is God holding powerful beings or rulers accountable for justice.
God judges the unjust rulers
God confronts unjust administration of power.
Read carefully
The identity of the figures is debated; the verse’s clear emphasis is their subjection to God’s judgment.
Reflection
Exercise authority transparently and accept moral accountability.