In John 15:25, Jesus similarly cites the Psalms as 'their Law' — parallel use of the same phrase to appeal to Scripture.

Exodus 4:16 says Moses will be as God to Aaron—another scriptural example of a human called 'God' in a representative role.

Exodus 7:1: 'I have made you like God to Pharaoh'—directly parallels the concept of humans being called 'god' in Scripture.

Exodus 22:28 forbids cursing a ruler using 'elohim'—showing the Law itself calls human rulers 'gods'.

Psalm 82:1 sets the scene: God judges among 'gods'—human rulers. This clarifies the identity of those Jesus calls gods.

Psalm 82:6 is the exact verse Jesus quotes: 'I said, you are gods'—showing Scripture calls human judges gods.

Psalm 82:7 adds 'you will die like mortals'—highlighting the mortality of these gods, which Jesus contrasts with his divine sonship.