# Psalm 082 General Notes

### Type of psalm

Psalm 82 is a psalm of judgment against the leaders of the other nations. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]])

### Special concepts in this chapter

#### Favoritism
The leaders of the nations need to protect the poor and needy and not to favor the evil rich people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/favor]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])

### Important figures of speech in this chapter

#### Metonymy

The leaders of the nations are represented by their gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])

## Links:

* __[Psalms 82:1](../../psa/082/001.md)__

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