Psalm 82:6

I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Cross-references

Psalm 82:1 Parallel

Psalm 82:1 introduces the 'gods' (judges) whom God judges; verse 6 repeats the designation, reinforcing their divine appointment and accountability.

Psalm 138:1 Parallel

Psalm 138:1 mentions praising God 'before the gods' (elohim), likely the same divine beings or judges as Psalm 82:6.

Exodus 22:28 pairs 'elohim' with 'ruler,' reinforcing the same usage of divine language for human leaders seen in Psalm 82:6.

John 10:34-36 directly quotes Psalm 82:6, using it to defend Jesus' claim to be Son of God by appealing to the 'gods' title for judges.

Exodus 4:16 Parallel

Exodus 4:16 calls Moses 'elohim' to Aaron, echoing the same divine-as-human representation found in Psalm 82:6's 'you are gods.'

Exodus 7:1 Parallel

Exodus 7:1 says Moses is made 'elohim' to Pharaoh, directly paralleling the divine status attributed to human rulers in Psalm 82:6.

John 10:33 Citation

John 10:33 records the Jews accusing Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be God — the charge Jesus then refutes by citing Psalm 82:6.

Matthew 5:9 Allusion

Matthew 5:9 promises peacemakers will be called 'sons of God' — echoing the title given to the judges in Psalm 82:6, now applied to the humble.

Deuteronomy 14:1 Related theme

Deuteronomy 14:1 calls Israel 'sons of the LORD,' a familial title similar to Psalm 82:6's 'sons of the Most High' applied to judges.

Deuteronomy 32:19 Related theme

Deuteronomy 32:19 refers to Israel as God's 'sons and daughters,' echoing the 'sons of the Most High' language of Psalm 82:6 but for the whole nation.