Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic. New Living Translation Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken. English Standard Version therefore thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’ Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. New King James Version Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily. New American Standard Bible Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, A precious cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. The one who believes in it will not be disturbed. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore thus says Lord Yahweh, “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 Bible 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]. Christian Standard Bible Therefore the Lord GOD said: “Look, I have laid a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will be unshakable. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore the Lord GOD said:” Look, I have laid a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will be unshakable. American Standard Version therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner- stone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste. Contemporary English Version And so the LORD says, "I'm laying a firm foundation for the city of Zion. It's a valuable cornerstone proven to be trustworthy; no one who trusts it will ever be disappointed. English Revised Version therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the Almighty LORD says: I am going to lay a rock in Zion, a rock that has been tested, a precious cornerstone, a solid foundation. Whoever believes [in him] will not worry. Good News Translation This, now, is what the Sovereign LORD says: "I am placing in Zion a foundation that is firm and strong. In it I am putting a solid cornerstone on which are written the words, 'Faith that is firm is also patient.' International Standard Version therefore this is what the LORD God says: "Look! I am laying a foundation stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation: Whoever believes firmly will not act hastily. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible Therefore, this is what the sovereign master, the LORD, says: "Look, I am laying a stone in Zion, an approved stone, set in place as a precious cornerstone for the foundation. The one who maintains his faith will not panic. New Heart English Bible Therefore thus says the LORD, "Look, I am laying in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. World English Bible Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, thus said Lord YHWH: “Behold, I am laying a foundation in Zion, "" A stone—a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a settled foundation, "" He who is believing does not make haste. Young's Literal Translation Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: 'Lo, I am laying a foundation in Zion, A stone -- a tried stone, a corner stone precious, a settled foundation, He who is believing doth not make haste. Smith's Literal Translation For this, thus said the Lord. Jehovah, Behold me placing for a foundation in Zion a stone, a stone of trial, a corner precious, a foundation being founded: and he believing shall not hasten. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will lay a stone in the foundations of Sion, a tried stone, a corner stone, a precious stone, founded in the foundation. He that believeth, let him not hasten. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will set a stone within the foundations of Zion, a tested stone, a cornerstone, a precious stone, which has been established in the foundation: whoever trusts in him need not hurry. New American Bible Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD: See, I am laying a stone in Zion, a stone that has been tested, A precious cornerstone as a sure foundation; whoever puts faith in it will not waver. New Revised Standard Version therefore thus says the Lord GOD, See, I am laying in Zion a foundation stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation: “One who trusts will not panic.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore thus says the LORD God: Behold, I lay in Zion a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation; he who believes shall not be afraid. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, so says LORD JEHOVAH God: “Behold, I furnish in Zion a stone, an approved stone in the corner, precious, best, a wall of the foundation. He who believes shall not be afraid OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, A tried stone, a costly corner-stone of sure foundation; He that believeth shall not make haste. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore thus saith the Lord, even the Lord, Behold, I lay for the foundations of Sion a costly stone, a choice, a corner-stone, a precious stone, for its foundations; and he that believes on him shall by no means be ashamed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Cornerstone in Zion…15For you said, “We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.” 16So 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. 17I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.… Cross References 1 Peter 2:6 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.” 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.” Romans 10:11 It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Ephesians 2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. 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’? Acts 4:11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Psalm 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Zechariah 10:4 The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 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. 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’? 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. Daniel 2:44-45 In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. / And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” Zechariah 3:9 See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day. Psalm 40:2 He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. Treasury of Scripture Therefore thus said the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believes shall not make haste. behold Isaiah 8:14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Genesis 49:10,24 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be… Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. he that Isaiah 30:18 And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. Psalm 112:7,8 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD… Habakkuk 2:3,4 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry… Jump to Previous Act Angle-Stone Believes Believeth Cause Corner Cornerstone Corner-Stone Costly Dismayed Disturbed Faith Firmly Foundation Great Haste Hastily Lay Placed Placing Precious Sovereign Stone Sure Tested Tried Trusteth Trusts Value Way Who ZionJump to Next Act Angle-Stone Believes Believeth Cause Corner Cornerstone Corner-Stone Costly Dismayed Disturbed Faith Firmly Foundation Great Haste Hastily Lay Placed Placing Precious Sovereign Stone Sure Tested Tried Trusteth Trusts Value Way Who ZionIsaiah 28 1. The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness5. The residue shall be advanced in the kingdom of Christ 7. He rebukes their error 9. Their unwillingness to learn 14. And their security 16. Christ the sure foundation is promised 17. Their security shall be tried 23. They are incited to the consideration of God's providence So this is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase introduces a divine proclamation, emphasizing the authority and sovereignty of God. It is a common prophetic formula that underscores the seriousness and certainty of the message. The use of "Lord GOD" highlights both the covenantal relationship (YHWH) and the supreme authority (Adonai) of God. See, I lay a stone in Zion: a tested stone: a precious cornerstone: a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken: Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord GODThe sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Isaiah. 2. Zion A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of God, and symbolically representing the spiritual center of God's kingdom. 3. The Stone Symbolically represents Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who is the foundation of faith and the church. 4. Cornerstone In ancient architecture, the cornerstone was the principal stone placed at the corner of a building, ensuring its stability and alignment. 5. Believers Those who place their faith in God and His promises, represented here as those who will not be shaken. Teaching Points Christ as the FoundationJesus is the tested and precious cornerstone of our faith. Just as a building relies on its cornerstone for stability, our lives must be built on Christ to withstand life's challenges. Security in Belief The promise that "the one who believes will never be shaken" assures us of the security and peace found in trusting God. Our faith in Christ anchors us amidst life's uncertainties. The Importance of Alignment Just as a cornerstone aligns the entire structure, aligning our lives with Christ ensures that our actions and decisions are in harmony with God's will. Rejection and Acceptance While many may reject Christ, as the builders rejected the stone, those who accept Him find Him to be the foundation of their salvation and hope. Living Stones As believers, we are called to be "living stones" built upon the cornerstone, contributing to the spiritual house God is constructing.(16) Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation . . .--We have first to deal with the imagery, then with the interpretation. The former connects itself with the importance which attached, in ancient as in modern architecture, to the foundation stone of a building (1Kings 5:17). So in Zion the foundation stone was laid, as witnessed in the Arabic name of the Mosque of Omar (Kubhet-es-Sakhra),(i.e., "dome of the rock"), on the solid rock. In the stone which was made "the head of the corner" (Psalm 118:22) we have a like thought. From the prophet's stand-point this was identical with the manifestation of Jehovah's righteousness in and through the Temple in its higher spiritual aspect. Christian interpreters have rightly found the true fulfilment of the words in the person of the Christ (Ephesians 2:20; 1Peter 2:6-7). The "corner stone," the lapis angularis of the Vulg. is that upon which two walls at right angles to each other rest and are bonded together. The "tried stone" (literally, stone of proof) may be one (1) which stands every test, or (2) one which tries those who come in contact with it, becoming an asylum, or a "stone of stumbling," according to their character. (Comp. Luke 2:34-35; Luke 20:18.) . . . Verse 16. - Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone. In contrast with the insecure refuge and false ground of confidence whereon the nobles relied, the prophet puts forward the one sure "Rock" on which complete dependence may be placed - which he declares that Jehovah is laying, or "has laid," in Zion as a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation. The imagery is, no doubt, drawn from the practice of Oriental kings, and notably Solomon, to employ foundation-stones of enormous size and weight at the corners of buildings. Some of those uncovered at the corners of Solomon's temple by the Palestine Exploration Fund are more than thirty-eight feet long, and weigh above a hundred tons (see 'Our Work in Palestine,' pp. 38, 115). But the reference cannot, of course, be to the material structure of the temple as Israel's true refuge. Rather, Jehovah himself would seem to be the Rock (Isaiah 26:4; Isaiah 30:29, etc.) intended; and hence the application to Christ by the writers of the New Testament (Romans 9:33; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6-8) was natural and easy. But it may be questioned whether the passage was to Isaiah himself "Messianic," or meant more than that God had set his Name and his presence at Jerusalem from the time that the temple was built there, and that it was a mistake to look elsewhere titan to him for deliverance or security. He that believeth shall not make haste. The LXX. have "He that believeth shall not be ashamed" or "confounded;" and St. Paul (Romans 9:33) follows this rendering. It is conjectured that the Hebrew had originally yabish instead of yakhish. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Soלָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus this is what כֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “See, הִנְנִ֛י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! I lay יִסַּ֥ד (yis·saḏ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult a stone אָ֑בֶן (’ā·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone in Zion, בְּצִיּ֖וֹן (bə·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem a tested בֹּ֜חַן (bō·ḥan) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 976: A testing stone, אֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 68: A stone a precious יִקְרַת֙ (yiq·raṯ) Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty cornerstone, פִּנַּ֤ת (pin·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6438: An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain a sure מוּסָּ֔ד (mūs·sāḏ) Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult foundation; מוּסָ֣ד (mū·sāḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4143: Foundation, foundation laying the one who believes הַֽמַּאֲמִ֖ין (ham·ma·’ă·mîn) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support will never לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be shaken. יָחִֽישׁ׃ (yā·ḥîš) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2363: To hurry, to be eager with excitement, enjoyment Links Isaiah 28:16 NIVIsaiah 28:16 NLT Isaiah 28:16 ESV Isaiah 28:16 NASB Isaiah 28:16 KJV Isaiah 28:16 BibleApps.com Isaiah 28:16 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 28:16 Chinese Bible Isaiah 28:16 French Bible Isaiah 28:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh Behold (Isa Isi Is) |
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