Psalms 82:6
“I said, “You are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High.”
What does Psalms 82:6 mean?
The psalmist is addressing judges and leaders of Israel, reminding them of the sacred responsibility they carry. When God calls them "gods" and "sons of the Most High," it's not claiming they are divine in nature, but rather that they hold God-given authority to represent His justice and care for His people. This is a wake-up call, suggesting that those in power should remember they act as God's representatives on earth, answerable to Him for how they treat the vulnerable. It's a humbling reminder that leadership is a sacred trust, not a personal privilege.