Psalms 82:1 - Exposition

God standeth in the congregation of the mighty ; or, "in the congregation of God"—"the Divine assembly" (see Job 1:6 ; Job 2:1 ; Isaiah 6:1 , Isaiah 6:2 , etc.). El , in the singular, can scarcely mean the "mighty ones of earth." He judgeth among the gods. He "holds a court of judgment in heaven, surrounded by the Divine ministers, who will execute his behests" (Canon Cook).