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Psalms 82:1

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GOD standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
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  1. John 10:35Rank 1 from verse 1
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    35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

  2. 2 Chronicles 19:6–7Rank 2 from verse 1
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    6And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.

    7Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

  3. Psalms 82:6–7Rank 3 from verse 1
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    6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

    7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

  4. Isaiah 3:13Rank 4 from verse 1
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    13The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

  5. Ecclesiastes 5:8Rank 5 from verse 1
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    8¶ If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.

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Psalms 82:1

COMBINED MEANING

standeth

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Third-person singular present form of stand, meaning to be upright, rise, stop, remain, endure, take or keep a position, be established, withstand, or present oneself before another.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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congregation

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1. A gathered assembly, company, or community of people, or the people considered together as a body. 2. In the fixed expressions "tabernacle of the congregation" and "tent of the congregation," part of the name of the appointed meeting place.

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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1GOD standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

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2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

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