Book of psalms 82 commentary pdf

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. Psalm 82 is the 82nd psalm in the biblical book of psalms, subtitled a psalm of asaph. The former psalm begins at an earlier point of the great cause than this one does. How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked. You are children of the most high god is referring to himslef. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Psalm 82, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Dallas, tex word books, 1990, 33234 9 frankel asserts the psalm. 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 book of psalms, chapter 82 sacred name king james. They were supposed to govern justly concerning the poor, needy, fatherless, powerless but they didnt do their job. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. 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.

Psalms 82 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary. Maschilliterally, a psalm of david giving instruction. Cassiodorus explanation of the psalms download ebook pdf. In it, unnamed messengers go forth to summons the nation. Calvin found psalms to be one of the richest books in the. 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. 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. The desire and prayer of all good people that the kingdom of god may be set up more and more, psalms 82. No part of this book may be reproduced in any way or by any means without the.

Calvin, john 15091564 calvin, jean 15091506 alternative translator publisher. Psalm chapter 82 matthew henry complete commentary on. It is true that, in a sense, this places man in the center. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

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. 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. I have said, ye are gods i have given you my name and power to rule your people in my stead. The book of psalms is the human expression of the whole spectrum of emotions of fellowship with. Yet critics of the restored gospel often contend that such arguments misrepresent the original contextand thus the real meaningof the two texts. The divine council of the gods, the judgment of the watchers and the inheritance of the nations paperback march 22, 2018. At least some of these elohim are condemned by god for not exercising justice when governing the nations. Psalm 82 is arguably one of the most bizarre passages of the hebrew bible. It is remarkable that the book of psalms begins with this exclamation. Thou hast heard me when i called, o god of my righteousness. The interpretive challenges are real, but the reward for engaging them is substantial. This document has been generated from xsl extensible.

Hebrew the language that the jews spoke when they wrote the psalms of. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation. 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. The psalmist describes the blessings of his forgiveness, succeeding the pains of conviction, and deduces from his own experience instruction and exhortation to others. God is our creator,he created everything and there is only one god. 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. The single most important text in the entire christian bible first.

God stands in the divine council reformed baptist church of. The volume of scholarly literature is enormous, and not simply because scholars like to get published. God is saiding you belong to me,and all of you are the children of the most high. God and the gods in assembly an interpretation of psalm 82. Psalms 82 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. King of the gods, in the book of psalms, new international commentary on. 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. The psalter of the prophet and king david page 1 the psalter of the prophet and king david. Commentary on the book of psalms calvin university. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 82. In his commentary on psalm 82, warren wiersbe is a good representative, the.

Elohiym standeth in the congregation of the mighty. The degeneracy of bad magistrates and the mischief they do, psalms 82. A serious decay in the administration, due to hezekiahs loss of control of affairs during the time of his illness. 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. Psalms 82 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. 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. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. Comfort featuring the text of the new living translation tyndale house publishers, inc. Theres another fascinating aspect of these two psalms. Lets begin with the question that i hope the sermon title has raised in your mind, and.

The midrash suggests that psalm 82 was originally given around the time of sinai. 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. Pdf an exegetical reading of psalm 82 daniel mcclellan. Daniel has been an editor with churchleaders for several years. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Psalm 82, 34, defend the cause of the weak and fatherless. Though magistrates may most closely apply this psalm to themselves, yet we. Unscrupulous ambitious princes men like shebna isa 22. Look after psalm 25 in book 1 of the psalms of david for more about the covenant. Commentary on psalm 82 by adam hearlson working preacher. Asaph look in the introduction to the psalms of david book 3. How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked. 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 psalm 82, god elohim, singular stands in the divine assembly of elohim plural lesser, created, divinespiritual beings.