Psalm 118:23
New International Version
the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

New Living Translation
This is the LORD’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.

English Standard Version
This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

Berean Standard Bible
This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

King James Bible
This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

New King James Version
This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.

New American Standard Bible
This came about from the LORD; It is marvelous in our eyes.

NASB 1995
This is the LORD’S doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.

NASB 1977
This is the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.

Legacy Standard Bible
This is from Yahweh; It is marvelous in our eyes.

Amplified Bible
This is from the LORD and is His doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.

Christian Standard Bible
This came from the LORD; it is wondrous in our sight.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This came from the LORD; it is wonderful in our eyes.

American Standard Version
This is Jehovah's doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD has done this, and it is amazing to us.

English Revised Version
This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD is responsible for this, and it is amazing for us to see.

Good News Translation
This was done by the LORD; what a wonderful sight it is!

International Standard Version
This is from the LORD— it is awesome in our sight.

Majority Standard Bible
This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

NET Bible
This is the LORD's work. We consider it amazing!

New Heart English Bible
This is the LORD's doing. It is marvelous in our eyes.

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the LORD'S doing; it is wonderful in our eyes.

World English Bible
This is Yahweh’s doing. It is marvelous in our eyes.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This has been from YHWH, "" It [is] wonderful in our eyes,

Young's Literal Translation
From Jehovah hath this been, It is wonderful in our eyes,

Smith's Literal Translation
This was from Jehovah; he was wonderful in our eyes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the Lord's doing: and it is wonderful in our eyes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
By the Lord has this been done, and it is a wonder before our eyes.

New American Bible
By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.

New Revised Standard Version
This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This is from the presence of LORD JEHOVAH and it is a wonder in our eyes!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the LORD'S doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This has been done of the Lord; and it is wonderful in our eyes.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. 23 This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.…

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,”

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.

Ephesians 2:20
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

Romans 9:33
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.”

Zechariah 4:7
What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’”

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 21:15
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”

Acts 2:22-24
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. / He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. / But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

1 Corinthians 3:11
For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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.”

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.


Treasury of Scripture

This is the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

the Lord's doing.

Acts 2:32-36
This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses…

Acts 3:14,15
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; …

Acts 5:31,32
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins…

it is

Job 5:9
Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:

Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Acts 13:41
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.

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Psalm 118
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. 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














This is from the LORD
This phrase emphasizes divine origin and sovereignty. The context of Psalm 118 is a celebration of God's deliverance and faithfulness. The psalm is often associated with the Feast of Tabernacles, a time when Israel remembered God's provision and guidance. The phrase underscores that the events being celebrated are not by human effort but by God's intervention. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty, as seen in passages like Isaiah 45:7, where God declares His control over all things. The phrase also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus refers to this psalm in Matthew 21:42, indicating that the work of salvation through Christ is divinely orchestrated.

and it is marvelous
The term "marvelous" suggests something extraordinary and beyond human comprehension. In the biblical context, this often refers to God's miraculous acts, such as the parting of the Red Sea or the resurrection of Jesus. The Hebrew word used here can also imply something that causes wonder or amazement, reflecting the reaction of those who witness God's mighty works. This marvel is not just in the act itself but in the realization of God's power and faithfulness. The marvel of God's works is a recurring theme in the Psalms, as seen in Psalm 139:14, where the psalmist praises God for the wonder of creation.

in our eyes
This phrase personalizes the experience of witnessing God's work. It suggests a communal acknowledgment among the people of God, reflecting a shared testimony of His deeds. The "eyes" symbolize perception and understanding, indicating that the people recognize and appreciate the divine nature of what has occurred. This communal aspect is significant in the context of Israel's history, where collective memory and testimony were crucial for maintaining faith and identity. The phrase also points to the importance of spiritual insight, as seen in Ephesians 1:18, where Paul prays for the eyes of believers' hearts to be enlightened.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The central figure in this verse, representing the divine source of the marvelous work being acknowledged.

2. The Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is expressing awe and gratitude for the LORD's work.

3. Israel
The nation of Israel is often the recipient of God's marvelous deeds, and this psalm is part of the Hallel, sung during Jewish festivals.

4. The Temple
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 118 is often associated with temple worship and thanksgiving.

5. Messianic Fulfillment
This verse is often seen as prophetic, pointing to Jesus Christ as the cornerstone rejected by builders, yet chosen by God.
Teaching Points
Divine Origin of Marvelous Works
Recognize that the source of all truly marvelous works is the LORD. This acknowledgment fosters humility and gratitude in our lives.

Marvelous in Our Eyes
Cultivate a perspective that sees God's work as marvelous. This requires spiritual discernment and a heart attuned to God's actions in the world.

Prophetic Fulfillment in Christ
Understand the messianic implications of this verse. Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of God's marvelous work, the cornerstone of our faith.

Response of Worship and Thanksgiving
Our response to recognizing God's marvelous deeds should be worship and thanksgiving, both individually and corporately.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
Trust that God's plans, though sometimes mysterious, are ultimately for our good and His glory. This trust is foundational to a life of faith.(23) The Lord's doing.--This change of destiny, which made Israel of sudden political importance, is to be ascribed to none but Jehovah Himself.

Verse 23. - This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This fresh elevation of Israel to importance - especially to such great importance - can only be attributed to the work of Divine providence. It is "the Lord's doing" - literally, "from the Lord" - and is one of the most marvelous events of history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹּ֑את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

is
הָ֣יְתָה (hā·yə·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

from the LORD,
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[and] it
הִ֖יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

[is] marvelous
נִפְלָ֣את (nip̄·lāṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

in our eyes.
בְּעֵינֵֽינוּ׃ (bə·‘ê·nê·nū)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common plural
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain


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