Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; New Living Translation The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. English Standard Version The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Berean Standard Bible The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. King James Bible The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. New King James Version The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. New American Standard Bible A stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. NASB 1995 The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone. NASB 1977 The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone. Legacy Standard Bible The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone. Amplified Bible The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone. Christian Standard Bible The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Holman Christian Standard Bible The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. American Standard Version The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner. Contemporary English Version The stone that the builders tossed aside has now become the most important stone. English Revised Version The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner. GOD'S WORD® Translation The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Good News Translation The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. International Standard Version The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Majority Standard Bible The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. NET Bible The stone which the builders discarded has become the cornerstone. New Heart English Bible The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Webster's Bible Translation The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. World English Bible The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA stone the builders refused "" Has become head of a corner. Young's Literal Translation A stone the builders refused Hath become head of a corner. Smith's Literal Translation The stone the builders refused will be for the head of the corner. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe stone which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. New Revised Standard Version The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe stone which the builders rejected has become the headstone of the corner. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The stone which the builders rejected, that has become the head of the building. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The stone which the builders rejected Is become the chief corner-stone. Brenton Septuagint Translation The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…21I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation. 22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. 23This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.… Cross References Matthew 21:42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? Mark 12:10-11 Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” Luke 20:17 But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? Acts 4:11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ 1 Peter 2:7 To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” Ephesians 2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. Romans 9:32-33 Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, / as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” 1 Peter 2:4-6 As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. / For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Zechariah 10:4 The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. Matthew 21:44 He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Daniel 2:34-35 As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. / Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. Isaiah 8:14-15 And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. Acts 10:43 All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” Treasury of Scripture The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. the stone Matthew 21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Mark 12:10,11 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: … Luke 20:17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? the head Zechariah 4:7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. Jump to Previous Builders Building Capstone Chief Corner Corner-Stone Head Refused Rejected Side StoneJump to Next Builders Building Capstone Chief Corner Corner-Stone Head Refused Rejected Side StonePsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed The stone the builders rejected This phrase refers to a stone that was initially dismissed by builders as unsuitable for construction. In the historical context of ancient building practices, builders would carefully select stones for their projects, and any stone that did not meet their standards would be discarded. This imagery is used metaphorically to describe how Jesus Christ was rejected by the religious leaders of His time, the "builders" of the Jewish faith. Despite His rejection, He was chosen by God for a pivotal role. This rejection is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels and Acts, where Jesus is often depicted as being rejected by the Jewish authorities (e.g., Matthew 21:42, Acts 4:11). has become the cornerstone Persons / Places / Events 1. The BuildersSymbolically represents the leaders and people of Israel who rejected Jesus as the Messiah. 2. The Stone Represents Jesus Christ, who was rejected by the religious leaders but chosen by God to be the foundation of salvation. 3. The Cornerstone In ancient construction, the cornerstone was the principal stone, often the largest and most solid, placed at the corner of a building to guide the construction of the entire structure. It signifies Jesus' foundational role in the Church. 4. Israel The nation to whom the Messiah was first sent, and whose leaders largely rejected Him. 5. Messianic Prophecy This verse is a prophetic reference to the coming of the Messiah, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Teaching Points Rejection and RedemptionJesus' rejection by the religious leaders was part of God's redemptive plan. Believers can find hope in knowing that God can use rejection for His purposes. Foundation of Faith Just as a cornerstone is essential for a building's stability, Jesus is essential for our spiritual lives. We must build our lives on Him. Prophetic Fulfillment Understanding how Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies strengthens our faith and trust in the reliability of Scripture. Role of Believers As living stones, believers are called to align themselves with Christ, the cornerstone, in building up the spiritual house of God. Witness to the World The rejection and subsequent exaltation of Jesus serve as a powerful testimony to the world of God's sovereignty and grace.(22) The stone.--Better, a stone. There is no article. Israel is, of course, this stone, rejected as of no account in the political plans of those who were trying to shape the destinies of the Eastern nations at their own pleasure, but in the purpose of God destined to a chief place in the building up of history. The image is developed by Isaiah 28:16-17, and prepared, by the Messianic hope poured into it, for the use of Christ Himself and the repeated applications of it to Him by the apostles (Matthew 21:42-44; Acts 4:11; 1Peter 2:7; Ephesians 2:20; see New Testament Commentary).Verse 22. - The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. The primary and literal meaning seems to be - " Israel, which the great of the world, those who think to arrange the world ac cording to their own ideas, have rejected and would fain have cast aside, has, nevertheless, despite their rejection, attained to eminence, and been advanced, by the course of events, into such a position, that it may be regarded as the head corner-stone - the most important of all the nations of the world." Any Messianic reference is secondary and subordinate. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The stoneאֶ֭בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone the builders הַבּוֹנִ֑ים (hab·bō·w·nîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build rejected מָאֲס֣וּ (mā·’ă·sū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3988: To spurn, to disappear has become הָ֝יְתָ֗ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the cornerstone. לְרֹ֣אשׁ (lə·rōš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head Links Psalm 118:22 NIVPsalm 118:22 NLT Psalm 118:22 ESV Psalm 118:22 NASB Psalm 118:22 KJV Psalm 118:22 BibleApps.com Psalm 118:22 Biblia Paralela Psalm 118:22 Chinese Bible Psalm 118:22 French Bible Psalm 118:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders rejected has (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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