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To: Logophile
And another thing. the exegesis is clear about Psalms 82:6 that John recalls in John 10:35 35: If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came,

This is in referrence to idols. In the OT times, there existed many false gods. These scriptures are clearly referrencing thos false gods and not His children.

I Corinthians 8:5; “For even if there are so-called “gods”, whether in heaven or on earth [as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”] yet for us there is but ONE God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things come and through whom we live."

106 posted on 02/20/2007 8:44:02 AM PST by colorcountry (Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.)
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To: colorcountry
And another thing. the exegesis is clear about Psalms 82:6 that John recalls in John 10:35 35: If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, This is in referrence to idols. In the OT times, there existed many false gods. These scriptures are clearly referrencing thos false gods and not His children.

Well, I cannot imagine how the word of God came to idols.

Nor can I see why Jesus would defend himself against a charge of blasphemy by citing Psalm 82 if it refers to false gods or idols.

But don't take my word for it; read Psalm 82 yourself:

PSALM 82

1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

Now, would idols be called "children of the most High?" Or can idols "die like men"? I don't think so, but you are free to disagree.

127 posted on 02/20/2007 2:09:56 PM PST by Logophile
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