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How many gods in Christianity-Psalm 82:1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among gods?
I am expecting an answer to the question only.
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- lainiebskyLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Three in Christianity, but the culture that text came from once acknowledged many gods. They were first polytheists, then monolatrists, then monotheists.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
There are several explanations of who the “gods” are in verses 1 and 6. The first is the view which understands the “gods” to be the mythical gods of the surrounding nations.129 Another is that the “gods” are the human rulers of the nations which are oppressing Israel.130 Yet another explanation is that the elohim are angels, a view surprisingly held by Kidner.131
The most reasonable explanation is the view most widely held over the centuries.132 The “gods” referred to in Psalm 82:1 and 6 are the rulers of Israel, who have failed to carry out their responsibilities as God’s representatives in the ruling of the nation.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
We don't really know - The Abrahamic God was talking to other gods when He created Adam & Eve - Let US make man in OUR image. That was before Jesus was conceived, so there are other gods besides the Trinity. The other gods may not be Christian Gods but Christians DO have to acknowledge that their God was speaking to other gods and as your example states, the Christian God judgeth among OTHER gods. It is very clear although most Christians will not acknowledge the other gods.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
EW Bullingers Companion bible & Commentary on Psalms.
CHAPTER 73-89
THE LEVITICUS BOOK : CONCERNING THE SANCTUARY. The counsels of God concerning the Sanctuary in its relation to man, and the Sanctuary in relation to Jehovah. The Sanctuary, Congregation, Assembly,or Zion, &c, referred to in nearly every Psalm.
82. GOD IN THE SANCTUARY.
1. God, the righteous Judge.
2-4. Earthly judges indicted.
5-. Their wrong judgment. (Negative.)
-5. Their wrong judgment. (Positive.)
6, 7. Earthly judges condemned.
8. God, the righteous Judge.
Psalms 82:1 God standeth officially in GOD’S civil assembly; He judgeth among the earthly judges.
1 God. Heb. Elohim. Ap. 4. I. standeth: i. e. officially. the congregation of the mighty = GOD'S (Heb. El. Ap. 4. IV) assembly (in its civil aspect).gods. Elohim: used of earthly judges as representing Him. Cp. Ex. 21.6; 22. 8, 9, 28 (quoted in Acts 23. 5). Hence, Moses is so spoken of (Ex.7. l). (It is used also of idols as representing even a false god.) See John 10. 34, 35.
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- Q&A QueenLv 71 decade ago
Well... first I'm giving you a star for a unique question. Second. Here's a scriptural answer to your question. There are many called gods, but Almighty God stands in judgment of those false ones.
Satan himself referred to as a god.
(2 Corinthians 4:4) among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through.
And here
(John 10:35) If he called ‘gods’ those against whom the word of God came, and yet the Scripture cannot be nullified,
and finally
(1 Corinthians 8:5-6) For even though there are those who are called “gods,” whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,” 6 there is actually to us one God the Father, out of whom all things are, and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are, and we through him.
I hope that helps answer your question. :)
- ?Lv 41 decade ago
God Almighty created the angels with power. They are called sons of God. They are not God though. The fallen angels wanted to be like God. They still do. That is why we have so many religions and false gods. Some of the fallen angels or devils have been trying to exalt Michael so He will be cast out like they were. Michael was never Jesus and Michael has not been exalted.
- 5 years ago
"Ye are gods." Psalm 82:6, John 10:34 The Creator Redeemer is glorious in contrast to everything else people give time and energy to. In calling those things (and people) gods, he rightfully and respectful acknowledges their worth in our eyes, but wherever and whenever He stands up, everything else looks inconsequential.
- Rick GLv 71 decade ago
First, what congregation of the mighty?
Looking at the following verses of the Psalm, it is not referring to a heavenly gathering. Why?
Here is verse 2.
(Psalm 82:2) 2 “How long will YOU keep on judging with injustice And showing partiality to the wicked themselves? . . .
The capitalized YOU shows God is addressing a group. Since these are doing injustice and partiality, it can not be of any 'gods' in heaven.
Since from the founding of the nation of Israel, men had been appointed to be judges, these are the ones that Jehovah God is referring to. Notice the cross references from verse 1.
(Exodus 18:21) But you yourself should select out of all the people capable men, fearing God, trustworthy men, hating unjust profit; and you must set these over them as chiefs over thousands, chiefs over hundreds, chiefs over fifties and chiefs over tens.
(2 Chronicles 19:6) And he went on to say to the judges: “See what YOU are doing, because it is not for man that YOU judge but it is for Jehovah; and he is with YOU in the matter of judgment.
These human judges served in behalf of God, and they are the ones that were being warned.
Look further into the Psalm.
(Psalm 82:6-7) 6 “I myself have said, ‘YOU are gods, And all of YOU are sons of the Most High. 7 Surely YOU will die just as men do; And like any one of the princes YOU will fall!’”
Both Jesus and Paul referred to this verse.
(John 10:34-36) Jesus answered them: “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said: “YOU are gods”’? 35 If he called ‘gods’ those against whom the word of God came, and yet the Scripture cannot be nullified, 36 do YOU say to me whom the Father sanctified and dispatched into the world, ‘You blaspheme,’ because I said, I am God’s Son?
(1 Corinthians 8:5) For even though there are those who are called “gods,” whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,”
Paul goes on to answer your question in verse 6.
6 there is actually to us one God the Father, out of whom all things are, and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are, and we through him.
- AnneLv 51 decade ago
One God in three parts...Father, Son, Holy Ghost. No, my mind can't fully grasp how three entities can be counted as one, but I accept it.
The Bible references gods (lower case) multiple times and its always been my understanding that its talking about false gods...usually demons that set themselves up as gods and get worshipped by deluded people. If you love money more than God, than money is your god (again lower case).
- Anonymous1 decade ago
The word "gods" refers to lesser heavenly beings.
How do I know that? Judaism is and was a monotheistic religion.