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Mark 12:10 Have you never read this Scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
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‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Have you not read this Scripture: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Have you not even read this Scripture: '<i>The</i> stone which those building rejected, this has become the chief corner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘A STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER <i>stone;</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNER <i>stone</i>;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REGARDED AS UNWORTHY <i>and</i> REJECTED, THIS [very stone] HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haven’t you read this Scripture: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haven’t you read this Scripture: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Have ye not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You surely know that the Scriptures say, 'The stone the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Have ye not read even this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Have you never read the Scripture passage: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Surely you have read this scripture? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Haven't you ever read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Have you not read this scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Haven't you even read this Scripture: 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Have you not read even this passage," He added, "'The stone which the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And this Writing you did not read: A stone that the builders rejected, it became the head of a corner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Have you not even read this Scripture: '<i>The</i> stone which those building rejected, this has become the chief corner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And this Writing did ye not read: A stone that the builders rejected, it did become the head of a corner:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And have ye not read this writing; The stone which the builders disapproved of, this was for the head of the corner:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“And so, have you not read this scripture?: ‘The stone which the builders have rejected, the same has been made the head of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Have you not read this scripture passage: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Have you not read this scripture: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same became the corner-stone?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Have you not even read this scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner,' “<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Have you not read this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Have you not read the Scripture; The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Have ye never read this scripture? 鈥淭he stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />have you not read, said he, this passage of scripture, "the stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Have you not read even this passage," He added, "'The stone which the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Did ye never read the Scripture, "The stone which the builders rejected, the same became the head of a corner;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And have ye not read this scripture, "The stone, which the builders refused, is become the head of the corner:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/12-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3952" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/12.htm">The Parable of the Wicked Tenants</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants, and will give the vineyard to others. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even."></a> <a href="/greek/314.htm" title="314: anegnōte (V-AIA-2P) -- To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read.">Have you never read</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēn (DPro-AFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphēn (N-AFS) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scripture:</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: Lithon (N-AMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">‘The stone</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3618.htm" title="3618: oikodomountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">builders</a> <a href="/greek/593.htm" title="593: apedokimasan (V-AIA-3P) -- To reject after testing (examination), disqualify. From apo and dokimazo; to disapprove, i.e. to repudiate.">rejected</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">has become</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2776.htm" title="2776: kephalēn (N-AFS) -- From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/greek/1137.htm" title="1137: gōnias (N-GFS) -- A corner; met: a secret place. Probably akin to gonu; an angle.">cornerstone.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a></span><br />The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42</a></span><br />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’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11</a></span><br />This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">1 Peter 2:7</a></span><br />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,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Luke 20:17</a></span><br />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’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a></span><br />built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a></span><br />For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Zechariah 10:4</a></span><br />The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34-35</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a></span><br />Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">1 Corinthians 1:23</a></span><br />but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And have you not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:</p><p class="hdg">have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Mark 12:26</a></b></br> And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I <i>am</i> the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a></b></br> But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:</p><p class="hdg">The stone.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22,23</a></b></br> The stone <i>which</i> the builders refused is become the head <i>stone</i> of the corner… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner <i>stone</i>, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42</a></b></br> 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?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/8-26.htm">Added</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Builders</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Capstone</a> <a href="/mark/11-27.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Cornerstone</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Corner-Stone</a> <a href="/mark/12-4.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-19.htm">Passage</a> <a href="/mark/2-25.htm">Read</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/daniel/10-21.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">Side</a> <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/mark/10-4.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/mark/11-17.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Added</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Builders</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Capstone</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/mark/12-11.htm">Cornerstone</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Corner-Stone</a> <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Passage</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Read</a> <a href="/luke/7-30.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/mark/15-28.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">Side</a> <a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/mark/15-26.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/mark/14-21.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Jesus tells the parable of the tenants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/12-13.htm">He avoids the snare of the Pharisees and Herodians about paying tribute to Caesar;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/12-18.htm">convicts the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/12-28.htm">resolves the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/12-35.htm">refutes the opinion that the scribes held of the Christ;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/12-38.htm">bidding the people to beware of their ambition and hypocrisy;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/12-41.htm">and commends the poor widow for her two mites, above all.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word for "read" is "anaginōskō," which implies not just reading but understanding and recognizing the significance of the text. Jesus is challenging the leaders' comprehension and application of the Scriptures, highlighting their spiritual blindness despite their scholarly status.<p><b>this Scripture</b><br />The term "Scripture" refers to the sacred writings of the Old Testament, which were authoritative and foundational for Jewish life and faith. In this context, Jesus is pointing to a specific passage from the Psalms, indicating that the events unfolding in His ministry were prophesied long ago. The use of "this" underscores the immediacy and relevance of the prophecy to the current situation.<p><b>The stone</b><br />In biblical symbolism, a "stone" often represents strength, stability, and permanence. The Greek word "lithos" is used here, which can denote a building stone or a precious stone. In the context of this verse, it refers to Jesus Himself, who is the foundation of God's redemptive plan. The imagery of a stone is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, where stones were used in altars, memorials, and as metaphors for God's enduring promises.<p><b>the builders</b><br />The "builders" symbolize the religious leaders and authorities of Israel, who were responsible for guiding the people in spiritual matters. The Greek word "oikodomountes" suggests those who construct or establish. Ironically, these leaders, who should have recognized and embraced the Messiah, instead rejected Him. This highlights the tragic failure of those entrusted with spiritual oversight.<p><b>rejected</b><br />The Greek word "apodokimazō" means to reject after examination, to disapprove, or to repudiate. This rejection was not due to ignorance but a deliberate decision against Jesus, despite the evidence of His messianic identity. This act of rejection fulfills the prophetic Scriptures and serves as a warning against the hardness of heart and spiritual pride.<p><b>has become</b><br />This phrase indicates a transformation or change in status. The Greek "ginomai" suggests coming into being or becoming something new. Despite being rejected, Jesus' role and significance are divinely ordained and unalterable. This transformation from rejection to exaltation is central to the Christian message of resurrection and redemption.<p><b>the cornerstone</b><br />The "cornerstone" is a critical element in construction, serving as the principal stone that holds the structure together. The Greek word "kephalē gōnias" literally means "head of the corner." In ancient architecture, the cornerstone was the first stone set, determining the position of the entire structure. Spiritually, Jesus as the cornerstone signifies His foundational role in the Church and His preeminence in God's kingdom. This imagery is rich with Old Testament allusions, particularly in <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>, and is echoed throughout the New Testament, emphasizing Jesus' centrality in salvation history.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 10, 11.</span> - This quotation is from <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>, where David prophesies of Christ. The meaning is plainly this, that the chief priests and scribes, as the builders of the Jewish Church, rejected Christ from the building as a useless stone; yea, more - they condemned and crucified him. They rejected him (<span class="greek">ἀπεδοκίμασαν</span>). The verb in the Greek implies that the stone was first examined and then deliberately refused. But this stone, thus disallowed and set at nought by the builders, was made <span class="cmt_word">the head of the corner</span>. The image here is different from that used in the Epistles, where Christ is spoken of as the chief Corner-stone in the foundation. Here he is represented as the Corner-stone in the cornice. In real truth he is both. He is the tried Foundation-stone. But he is also the Head of the corner. In the great spiritual building he is "all and in all," uniting and binding together all in one. <span class="cmt_word">This was the Lord's doing</span> (<span class="greek">παρὰ Κυρίου ἐγένετο αὕτη</span>); literally, <span class="accented">this was from the Lord.</span> The feminine (<span class="greek">αὔτη</span>) refers apparently to <span class="greek">κεφαλή</span>. This lifting up of the despised and rejected stone to be the Corner-stone of the cornice was God's work; and was a fitting object for wonder and praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/12-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Have you never read</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνέγνωτε</span> <span class="translit">(anegnōte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="grk">ταύτην</span> <span class="translit">(tautēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Scripture:</span><br /><span class="grk">γραφὴν</span> <span class="translit">(graphēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘[The] stone</span><br /><span class="grk">Λίθον</span> <span class="translit">(Lithon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">builders</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκοδομοῦντες</span> <span class="translit">(oikodomountes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejected</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπεδοκίμασαν</span> <span class="translit">(apedokimasan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_593.htm">Strong's 593: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reject after testing (examination), disqualify. From apo and dokimazo; to disapprove, i.e. to repudiate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has become</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγενήθη</span> <span class="translit">(egenēthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cornerstone.</span><br /><span class="grk">γωνίας</span> <span class="translit">(gōnias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> </span><span class="str2">A corner; met: a secret place. 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