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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. <a href="/esv/isaiah/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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.’ <a href="/bsb/isaiah/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/28.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/28.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, &#8220Behold, 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. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/isaiah/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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]. <a href="/csb/isaiah/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore the Lord GOD said:&#8221 Look, I have laid a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will be unshakable. <a href="/asv/isaiah/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/isaiah/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/isaiah/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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.' <a href="/isv/isaiah/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/isaiah/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/isaiah/28.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/isaiah/28.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Therefore, 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. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/isaiah/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore 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. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/28.htm">New American Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore 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. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> 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<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Therefore 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. <a href="/sep/isaiah/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/28-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=5720" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/28.htm">A Cornerstone in Zion</a> …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.” 16<a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">“See,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3245.htm" title="3245: yis·saḏ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to set; intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. Settle, consult.">I lay</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’ā·ḇen (N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">a stone</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: bə·ṣî·yō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">in Zion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/976.htm" title="976: bō·ḥan (N-ms) -- A testing. From bachan; trial.">a tested</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’e·ḇen (N-fsc) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3368.htm" title="3368: yiq·raṯ (Adj-fsc) -- Precious, rare, splendid, weighty. From yaqar; valuable.">a precious</a> <a href="/hebrew/6438.htm" title="6438: pin·naṯ (N-fsc) -- A corner. Feminine of pen; an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain.">cornerstone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3245.htm" title="3245: mūs·sāḏ (V-Hofal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to set; intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. Settle, consult.">a sure</a> <a href="/hebrew/4143.htm" title="4143: mū·sāḏ (N-ms) -- Foundation, foundation laying. From yacad; a foundation.">foundation;</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ham·ma·’ă·mîn (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To confirm, support. ">the one who believes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will never</a> <a href="/hebrew/2363.htm" title="2363: yā·ḥîš (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment.">be shaken.</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a> 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.” <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a> 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.” <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a> It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42</a> 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’? <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11</a> This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Zechariah 10:4</a> The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> 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. <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Luke 20:17</a> 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’? <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34-35</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44-45</a> 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.” <a href="/zechariah/3-9.htm">Zechariah 3:9</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalm 40:2</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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<a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14</a> 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.<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10,24</a> 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… <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.he that<a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalm 112:7,8</a> He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD… <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3,4</a> 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; 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The Hebrew term for "Lord GOD" is "Adonai Yahweh," underscoring God's supreme power and covenantal relationship with Israel. This introduction sets the stage for a message of hope and assurance, contrasting the judgment themes earlier in the chapter.See, I lay a stone in Zion The word "See" is a call to attention, urging the audience to focus on God's action. "I lay a stone" signifies God's initiative in establishing something enduring and significant. "Zion" refers to Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Israel, symbolizing God's presence and the future hope of His people. This stone is a divine provision, foundational for the community of faith.a tested stone The term "tested" implies proven reliability and strength. In Hebrew, the word can also mean "tried" or "precious," indicating that this stone has been examined and found trustworthy. This reflects the messianic expectation of a leader who embodies God's faithfulness and righteousness, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.a precious cornerstone "Precious" denotes great value and worth, highlighting the stone's significance. The "cornerstone" is a crucial architectural element, ensuring the stability and alignment of the entire structure. In a messianic context, this points to Christ as the essential foundation of the Church, the one who unites and sustains believers.a sure foundation The phrase "sure foundation" conveys stability and permanence. In Hebrew, it suggests a foundation that is firm and unmovable, providing security and confidence. This assurance is central to the believer's faith, rooted in the unchanging nature of God's promises.the one who believes will never be shaken "Believes" involves trust and reliance on God's provision. The Hebrew word for "believes" is "aman," which means to be firm or established. This belief is not mere intellectual assent but a deep, abiding trust in God's faithfulness. "Will never be shaken" promises stability and peace, even amidst life's uncertainties. This assurance is a cornerstone of Christian faith, encouraging believers to stand firm in Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 (<a href="/1_kings/5-17.htm" title="And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.">1Kings 5:17</a>). 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" (<a href="/psalms/118-22.htm" title="The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.">Psalm 118:22</a>) 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 (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm" title="And are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;">Ephesians 2:20</a>; <a href="/context/1_peter/2-6.htm" title="Why also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be confounded.">1Peter 2:6-7</a>). 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. <a href="/context/luke/2-34.htm" title="And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;">Luke 2:34-35</a>; <a href="/luke/20-18.htm" title="Whoever shall fall on that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.">Luke 20:18</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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 (<a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a>; <a href="/isaiah/30-29.htm">Isaiah 30:29</a>, etc.) intended; and hence the application to Christ by the writers of the New Testament (<a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>; <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6-8</a>) 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 (<a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a>) follows this rendering. It is conjectured that the Hebrew had originally yabish instead of yakhish. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/28-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus this is what כֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “See, הִנְנִ֛י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! I lay יִסַּ֥ד (yis·saḏ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3245.htm">Strong's 3245: </a> To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult a stone אָ֑בֶן (’ā·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone in Zion, בְּצִיּ֖וֹן (bə·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem a tested בֹּ֜חַן (bō·ḥan) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_976.htm">Strong's 976: </a> A testing stone, אֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone a precious יִקְרַת֙ (yiq·raṯ) Adjective - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3368.htm">Strong's 3368: </a> Precious, rare, splendid, weighty cornerstone, פִּנַּ֤ת (pin·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6438.htm">Strong's 6438: </a> An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain a sure מוּסָּ֔ד (mūs·sāḏ) Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3245.htm">Strong's 3245: </a> To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult foundation; מוּסָ֣ד (mū·sāḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> Foundation, foundation laying the one who believes הַֽמַּאֲמִ֖ין (ham·ma·’ă·mîn) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> To confirm, support will never לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be shaken. יָחִֽישׁ׃ (yā·ḥîš) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2363.htm">Strong's 2363: </a> To hurry, to be eager with excitement, enjoyment <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh Behold (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/28-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 28:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 28:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 28:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 28:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>