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I said, "You are gods, All of you are sons of the Most High.
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Gods by Delegation
Commentators agree that the term 'gods' here refers to human judges and rulers, not divine beings. God granted them this title to signify their high office as His representatives on earth, tasked with administering His justice. Their authority was delegated to them by God Himself.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I have said, Ye are gods - See the notes at Psalms 82:1. I have given you this title; I have conferred on you an appellation which …
19th Century
Anglican
I have said. —Again the Divine voice breaks the silence with an emphatic I. “From me comes your office and your honor…
16th Century
Protestant
I have said, You are gods. God has invested judges with a sacred character and title. The prophet concedes this, but at the same time, he …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I have said, you are gods In the law, (Exodus 21:6) (22:28) or they were so by his appointment and commi…
It is hard for people to have honor given to them without becoming proud of it. But all the rulers of the earth will die, and all their honor will …
