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Isaiah 28:16 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Isaiah 28:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 28 verse 16 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Isaiah 28:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 28:16
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. Against false refuges (v.15), God provides true foundation. I lay in Zion (yissad be-Tsiyon, יִסַּד בְּצִיּוֹן, I have founded in Zion) emphasizes God's sovereign act. The fourfold description of a stone (even, אֶבֶן): a tried stone (even bochan, אֶבֶן בֹּחַן, a testing stone, proven stone), a precious corner stone (pinnat yiqrat, פִּנַּת יִקְרַת, corner of preciousness), a sure foundation (musar musad, מוּסָד מוּס...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 28:16
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“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”
“the builders”
“Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed.{Isaiah 28:16}”
“and said”
“Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and a rock of offense; and no one who believes in him will be disappointed.{Isaiah 8:14; 28:16}”
“the same was made the head of the corner.”
“Did you never read in the Scriptures, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes?'{Psalm 118:22-23},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?,,,,,,,,”
“but for both houses of Israel”
“Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;”
“which is Jesus Christ.”