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This is the Lord ’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’ <a href="/esv/matthew/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? <a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus says to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone that those building rejected, this has become the chief corner. This was from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? <a href="/kjv/matthew/21.htm">King James Bible</a> 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? <a href="/nkjv/matthew/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD’s doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes’? <a href="/nasb_/matthew/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘A STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE; THIS CAME ABOUT FROM THE LORD, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES’? <a href="/nasb/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jesus said to them, &#8220Did you never read in the Scriptures, &#8216THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone; THIS CAME ABOUT FROM THE LORD, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES &#8216? <a href="/nasb77/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone; THIS CAME ABOUT FROM THE LORD, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES’? <a href="/lsb/matthew/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone; THIS CAME ABOUT FROM THE LORD, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES’? <a href="/amp/matthew/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus asked them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘THE [very] STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED and THREW AWAY, HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE; THIS IS THE LORD’S DOING, AND IT IS MARVELOUS and WONDERFUL IN OUR EYES’? <a href="/csb/matthew/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is what the Lord has done and it is wonderful in our eyes? <a href="/hcsb/matthew/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, &#8220Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This came from the Lord and is wonderful in our eyes? <a href="/asv/matthew/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jesus saith unto them, Did ye 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, And it is marvelous in our eyes? <a href="/cev/matthew/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus replied, "You surely know that the Scriptures say, 'The stone the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all. This is something the Lord has done, and it is amazing to us.' <a href="/erv/matthew/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> Jesus saith unto them, Did ye 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, And it is marvelous in our eyes? <a href="/gwt/matthew/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus asked them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. The Lord is responsible for this, and it is amazing for us to see'? <a href="/gnt/matthew/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!' <a href="/isv/matthew/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus asked them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures, 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This was the Lord's doing, and it is amazing in our eyes.'? <a href="/msb/matthew/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/matthew/21.htm">NET Bible</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="/nheb/matthew/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus said to them, "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?' <a href="/wbt/matthew/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Jesus saith to 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 marvelous in our eyes? <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Have you never read in the Scriptures," said Jesus, "'The Stone which the builders rejected has been made the Cornerstone: this Cornerstone came from the Lord, and is wonderful in our eyes'? <a href="/web/matthew/21.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes’? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jesus says to them, “Did you never read in the Writings: A stone that the builders disallowed, it became head of a corner; from the LORD has this come to pass, and it is wonderful in our eyes? <a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus says to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone that those building rejected, this has become the chief corner. This was from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? <a href="/ylt/matthew/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jesus saith to them, 'Did ye never read in the Writings, A stone that the builders disallowed, it became head of a corner; from the Lord hath this come to pass, and it is wonderful in our eyes. <a href="/slt/matthew/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jesus says to them, Have ye never read in the writings, The stone which the builders disapproved of, this was for the head of the corner? This was from the Lord, and it was wonderful in your eyes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Jesus saith to them: Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? By the Lord this has been done; and it is wonderful in our eyes. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Jesus said to them: “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders have rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes?’ <a href="/nabre/matthew/21.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes’? <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes’?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, Have you never read in the scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same became the cornerstone; this was from the Lord, and it is a marvel in our eyes? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to them, “Have you never read in the scriptures, 'The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was from the presence of THE LORD JEHOVAH, and it is a wonder in our eyes?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Jesus said to them: Did you never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner? <a href="/godbey/matthew/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus says, <FR>Have you not read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner: this was with the Lord, and is marvelous in our eyes?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Jesus saith unto them, Have ye not read in the Scriptures, ?The stone, which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner; this is done by the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes.? <a href="/mace/matthew/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus reply'd, did ye never read in the scriptures, " that very stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle, this the Lord effected, and it is marvellous in our eyes." <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Have you never read in the Scriptures," said Jesus, "'The Stone which the builders rejected has been made the Cornerstone: this Cornerstone came from the Lord, and is wonderful in our eyes'? <a href="/worrell/matthew/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Jesus saith to them, <FR>"Did ye never read in the Scriptures, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made head of a corner; this was from the Lord, and it is marvellous in our eyes?'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then saith Jesus to them, <FR>Did ye never read in the scriptures, "The stone which the builders refused, is made the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?"<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/21-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6318" 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/matthew/21.htm">The Parable of the Wicked Tenants</a> …41“He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and will rent out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his share of the fruit at harvest time.” 42<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/3763.htm" title="3763: Oudepote (Adv) -- Never. From oude and pote; not even at any time, i.e. Never at all.">“</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/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- 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/1124.htm" title="1124: graphais (N-DFP) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scriptures: </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> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: hautē (DPro-NFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">This</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: Para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it is</a> <a href="/greek/2298.htm" title="2298: thaumastē (Adj-NFS) -- To be wondered at, wonderful, marvelous. From thaumazo; wondered at, i.e. wonderful.">marvelous</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmois (N-DMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes’?</a> 43Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.…<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="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22-23</a> 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="/1_peter/2-7.htm">1 Peter 2:7</a> 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,” <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</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="/mark/12-10.htm">Mark 12:10-11</a> 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’?” <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="/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="/romans/9-32.htm">Romans 9:32-33</a> 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.” <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="/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="/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="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a> 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.” <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-6</a> 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.” <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a> Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” <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.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Jesus said to them, Did you 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 marvelous in our eyes?Did.<a href="/matthew/21-16.htm">Matthew 21:16</a> And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?The stone.<a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22,23</a> The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner… <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</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="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Zechariah 3:8,9</a> Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH… and it is.<a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Habakkuk 1:5</a> Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.<a href="/acts/13-40.htm">Acts 13:40,41</a> Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; 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This interaction occurs during His final week in Jerusalem, a time filled with tension and confrontation. Jesus often used parables and direct quotes from Scripture to challenge the leaders' understanding and authority.Have you never read in the Scriptures Jesus frequently used this phrase to highlight the religious leaders' lack of understanding of the Scriptures, despite their extensive study. It underscores the irony that those who were supposed to be experts in the Law and Prophets were missing the fulfillment of these texts in Jesus Himself.‘The stone the builders rejected This phrase is a direct reference to <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>. In the context of the psalm, it speaks of a stone that was initially dismissed but later became essential. Historically, builders would discard stones that did not fit their plans, symbolizing how Jesus was rejected by the Jewish leaders. This rejection is a recurring theme in the Gospels, as Jesus was not the Messiah they expected.has become the cornerstone. The cornerstone is the most crucial stone in a building's foundation, ensuring the structure's stability and alignment. In the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as the cornerstone (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>, <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6-7</a>), signifying His foundational role in the Church. This transformation from rejected stone to cornerstone illustrates God's sovereign plan and the establishment of a new covenant through Christ.This is from the Lord This phrase emphasizes divine intervention and purpose. The transformation of the rejected stone into the cornerstone is not a human achievement but an act of God. It highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and God's redemptive plan through Jesus, which was orchestrated by divine will.and it is marvelous in our eyes’? The term "marvelous" indicates something extraordinary and beyond human comprehension. This reflects the awe and wonder of God's work in salvation history. The fulfillment of prophecy and the establishment of Jesus as the cornerstone of faith is a cause for worship and amazement among believers. This phrase invites reflection on the unexpected ways God accomplishes His purposes, often contrary to human expectations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the religious leaders of His time, challenging their understanding of Scripture and their rejection of Him as the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/r/religious_leaders.htm">Religious Leaders</a> The audience to whom Jesus is speaking. They are the "builders" who have rejected the "stone," symbolizing their rejection of Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_stone.htm">The Stone</a> A metaphor for Jesus Himself, who is rejected by the religious leaders but becomes the cornerstone of God's redemptive plan. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_cornerstone.htm">The Cornerstone</a> In ancient building practices, the cornerstone was the principal stone, crucial for the foundation and alignment of the entire structure. Jesus is identified as this cornerstone in God's spiritual house. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_scriptures.htm">The Scriptures</a> Jesus refers to the Hebrew Scriptures, specifically <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22-23</a>, to illustrate His point and to show the fulfillment of prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_rejection_and_exaltation.htm">Understanding Rejection and Exaltation</a> Jesus' rejection by the religious leaders was part of God's divine plan. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's purposes prevail even when faced with rejection. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_the_cornerstone.htm">The Role of Jesus as the Cornerstone</a> Recognize Jesus as the foundation of our faith. Just as a cornerstone is essential for a building's stability, Jesus is essential for our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/s/scriptural_fulfillment.htm">Scriptural Fulfillment</a> Jesus' reference to <a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a> demonstrates the importance of understanding the Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment in the New Testament. <a href="/topical/b/building_on_the_right_foundation.htm">Building on the Right Foundation</a> As believers, we are called to build our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ, ensuring that our faith and actions align with His teachings. <a href="/topical/m/marvel_at_god's_plan.htm">Marvel at God's Plan</a> The phrase "it is marvelous in our eyes" invites us to marvel at God's wisdom and sovereignty in His redemptive plan through Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 21</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_capstone_in_the_bible.htm">What is the capstone in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_yahweh_mean.htm">What is the capstone in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_psalm_118_22's_stone_metaphor_literal.htm">(Psalm 118:22) Is the metaphor of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone historically verifiable, or is it merely figurative with no real-world basis? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'cornerstone'_mean.htm">What does "Jesus Christ as the Cornerstone" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) Did ye never read. . . .?--The quotation is remarkable as being found (<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>) in the immediate context of the verse which had supplied the "hosanna" shouts of the multitude on the preceding day. In the primary meaning of the Psalm, the illustration seems to have been drawn from one of the stones, quarried, hewn, and marked, away from the site of the Temple, which the builders, ignorant of the head architect's plans, had put on one side, as having no place in the building, but which was found afterwards to be that on which the completeness of the structure depended, that on which, as the chief corner-stone, the two walls met and were bonded together. The Psalmist saw in this a parable of the choice of David to be king over Israel; perhaps, also, of the choice of Israel itself out of the nations of the world. Elsewhere, as in <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>, and in the language of later ages, Christ Himself is the chief corner-stone. Here the context gives a somewhat different application, and "the stone which the builders rejected" is found in the future converts from among the Gentiles, the nation bringing forth the fruits which Israel had not brought forth--the "corner-stone" of the great edifice of the Catholic Church of Christ. This meaning was obviously not incompatible with the other. As the mind of the Psalmist included both David and Israel under the same symbolism, so here the Christ identifies Himself, more or less completely, with the Church which is His body. (Comp. <a href="/context/ephesians/1-22.htm" title="And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,">Ephesians 1:22-23</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 42. - Did ye never read? It is as though Christ said, "Ye have answered rightly. You profess to know the Scriptures well; do you not, then, apprehend that Holy Writ foretells that concerning Messiah and his enemies which you have just announced?" The imagery is changed, but the subject is the same as in the preceding parable. The vineyard is now a building; the husbandmen are the builders; the Son is the stone. In the Scriptures. The quotation is from <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22, 23</a> - the same psalm which was used on the day of triumph when Christ was saluted with cries of "Hosanna!" and which, as some say, was first sung by Israel at the Feast of Tabernacles on the return from Captivity. The stone. This figure was generally understood to represent Messiah, on whom depended the existence and support of the kingdom of God. Many prophecies containing this metaphor were applied to him; e.g. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>; <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34</a>; <a href="/zechariah/3-9.htm">Zechariah 3:9</a>; so that the Pharisees could be at no loss to understand the allusion, seeing that Jesus claimed to be that Stone. Rejected; as being not suitable to the building, or useless in its construction. So the husbandmen rejected the Son. The ignorance and contempt of men are overruled by the great Architect. The head of the corner. The cornerstone, which stands at the base and binds together two principal walls (see St. Paul's grand words, <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19-22</a>). We learn that Christ unites Jew and Gentile in one holy house (comp. <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6, 7</a>). This (αὕτη), being feminine, is thought by some to refer to "head of the corner" (κεφαλὴν, γωνίας); but it is better to take it as used by a Hebrew idiom for the neuter, and to refer generally to what has preceded, viz. the settlement of the cornerstone in its destined position, which is effected by the Lord himself. The ultimate victory of the rejected Son is thus distinctly predicted (comp. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11</a>; <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/21-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Have you never read ἀνέγνωτε (anegnōte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Scriptures: γραφαῖς (graphais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ. ‘[The] stone Λίθον (Lithon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. builders οἰκοδομοῦντες (oikodomountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm. rejected ἀπεδοκίμασαν (apedokimasan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_593.htm">Strong's 593: </a> To reject after testing (examination), disqualify. From apo and dokimazo; to disapprove, i.e. to repudiate. has become ἐγενήθη (egenēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. the εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. cornerstone. γωνίας (gōnias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> A corner; met: a secret place. Probably akin to gonu; an angle. This αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. from Παρὰ (Para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. [the] Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. it is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. marvelous θαυμαστὴ (thaumastē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2298.htm">Strong's 2298: </a> To be wondered at, wonderful, marvelous. From thaumazo; wondered at, i.e. wonderful. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. eyes?? ὀφθαλμοῖς (ophthalmois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. 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