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NASB | Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, A costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. He who believes in it will not be disturbed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 28:16 Therefore the Lord GOD says this, "Listen carefully, I am laying in Zion a Stone, a tested Stone, A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed. He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not be disturbed or give way [in sudden panic]. [Ps 118:22; Matt 21:42; Acts 4:11; Rom 9:33; Eph 2:20; 1 Pet 2:4-6] |
Bible Question: In Matthew 21:42-44. Please tell me what this means. |
Bible Answer: Hello StarleyJim, Mat 21 42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD's doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes'?[j] 43 "Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it. 44 And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder." 45 Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He was speaking of them. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they took Him for a prophet. Jesus was quoting from Psalm 118:22, 23. This discussion begins at Mat 21:28. Over and over, Jesus has them to point out their own wickedness towards Him in parables. They come to realize they are the evil ones that He spoke of in the parables, but instead of repenting, they sought to attack Him. Jesus is the Stone that the builders (chief priests and Pharisees) refused (rejected or threw out). But He is become the Chief Cornerstone. This reference to Jesus as the Chief Cornerstone is a major fulfillment of prophecy (Isaiah 28:16, Psalm 118:22) that is referenced several times in the New Testament: 1. Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. 2. Matthew 21:42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD's doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes'? [ Psalm 118:22, 23] 3. Mark 12:10 Have you not even read this Scripture: "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. 4. Luke 20:17 Then He looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone'? [ Psalm 118:22] 5. Acts 4:11 This is the "stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' [ Psalm 118:22] 6. Ephesians 2:20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 7. 1 Peter 2:6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." [ Isaiah 28:16] 8. 1 Peter 2:7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, [ NU-Text reads to those who disbelieve.] "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone," |
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