Psalms 82:6

“I have said, ye are gods, etc.] In the law, (<022106>Exodus 21:6 22:28) or they were so by his appointment and commission; he constituted them judges and magistrates, invested them with such an office, by which they came to have this title; (see <451301>Romans 13:1), and so our Lord interprets these words, that they were gods “to whom” the word of God came, which gave them a commission and authority to exercise their office, (<431035>John 10:35), or rather “against whom” it came, pronouncing the sentence of death on them, as in (<198207>Psalm 82:7), to which the reference is; declaring, that though they were gods by office, yet were mortal men, and should die. The Targum is, “I said, as…”

“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 indicates a greater nearness to God than any other which is bestowed on men - an appellation which implies that you are God’s representatives on earth, and that your decision is, in an important sense, to be regarded as his. And all of you are children of the Most High - Sons of God. That is, You occupy a rank which makes it proper that you should be regarded as his sons. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Have said - I have given you my name and power to rule your people in my stead. All - Not only the rulers of Israel, but of all other nations. Children - Representing my person, and bearing both my name and authority. Psalms 82:7”

“82:6-7 The gods (see study notes on 29:1-2; 58:1), like mere mortals, cannot escape the judgment common to human rulers. Jesus quoted from this passage in John 10:34.”

“Psa 82:1; Exo 22:9, Exo 22:28; Joh 10:34-36 Psalms 82:7”