en_tn_lite_do_not_use/psa/082/intro.md

# 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/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])

## Links: ##

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

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