Psalm 118:22
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 Version
A 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 Bible
The stone which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The stone which the builders have rejected, this has become the head of the corner.

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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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.

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The stone
The term "stone" in this context is deeply symbolic and is often understood as a metaphor for strength, stability, and permanence. In Hebrew, the word used is "אֶבֶן" (even), which can refer to a literal stone or rock. In the ancient Near Eastern context, stones were used as cornerstones in construction, signifying the foundational element upon which the rest of the structure depends. This imagery is crucial in understanding the messianic prophecy embedded in this verse, as it points to something or someone essential and foundational to God's plan.

the builders
The "builders" are those who are responsible for constructing or establishing something, often seen as leaders or authorities. In the historical context of Israel, builders could refer to the religious leaders or the people of Israel who were tasked with building the spiritual and communal life of the nation. The Hebrew word "בּוֹנִים" (bonim) implies those who are actively engaged in the process of building, suggesting a role of responsibility and discernment. However, their rejection of the stone indicates a failure to recognize its true value and purpose.

rejected
The act of rejection is significant, as it implies a deliberate decision to dismiss or cast aside something deemed unworthy or unsuitable. The Hebrew word "מָאַס" (ma'as) conveys a strong sense of disdain or refusal. This rejection is not due to the stone's lack of value but rather a misjudgment by the builders. In the broader biblical narrative, this rejection is prophetic of the rejection of Jesus Christ by the religious leaders of His time, despite His being the cornerstone of God's redemptive plan.

has become
This phrase indicates a transformation or change in status. The Hebrew verb "הָיָה" (hayah) suggests a process of becoming or coming into being. Despite the initial rejection, the stone's ultimate role and significance are affirmed by God. This transformation underscores the divine sovereignty and purpose that transcends human judgment and decision-making. It is a powerful reminder that God's plans are not thwarted by human actions.

the cornerstone
The "cornerstone" is a critical element in construction, serving as the principal stone that holds the structure together. In Hebrew, the term "רֹאשׁ פִּנָּה" (rosh pinnah) literally means "head of the corner." This imagery is rich with meaning, as the cornerstone is both foundational and unifying. In the New Testament, this verse is quoted in reference to Jesus Christ, who is identified as the cornerstone of the Church (Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6-7). The cornerstone metaphor highlights Christ's essential role in the foundation and unity of the faith, emphasizing His preeminence and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Him.

(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 stone
אֶ֭בֶן (’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


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