Jesus Quotes Psalm 82

In john 10 34 36 jesus is probably quoting from psalm 82 but to understand this passage we need to bear in mind its use in psalms 82.

Jesus quotes psalm 82. Anyone who does not agree that jesus is god ought to be offended by jesus claim. Jesus is not using the verse to say that psalm 82 had god speaking to the jews at sinai. John 10 is one of the more familiar passages in the gospel bearing that name. Jesus quotes psalm 82 6 he is mouthing the words of yahweh the original speaker in 82 6 and quotes the passage as it originally reads god speaks to the other elohim.

For the sake of properly understanding jesus intent in using this particular text we quote the entire psalm. His hearers naturally are offended by this. 1 god has taken his place in the divine council. And all of you are children of the most high this verse was quoted by jesus when the religious authorities wanted to stone him for declaring himself to be the son of god john 10 34 38.

The law which jesus refers to in john 10 34 is actually a quote from psalm 82 specifically verse 6. In the midst of the gods he holds judgment. The chapter presents jesus in bold ways. Listeners have already heard dr.

Heiser s thoughts on the latter item john 10 30 38 where jesus quotes psalm 82 in defense of his deity oneness with the father. In this episode of the podcast we take a closer look at john 10 and its treatment of jesus as the good shepherd. To get what psalm 82 6 means in detail scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning biblical context and relative popularity. Later in the bible when jesus is threatened by jews with being stoned to death for blasphemy from claiming to be the son of god jesus cites this scripture john 10 34.

A psalm of asaph. In john 10 22 39 jesus claims to be god.