Isaiah 28:16

+ 28:16 (context 28:15-18) MP: Messiah is the foundation stone and corner-stone set in opposition to darkness and death. (See also Is 25:8; Ps 118:26). (1 Pet 2:4-6) Therefore thus says 'Adonay Adonai [Lord Yahweh], “Behold, I lay in Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] for a foundation stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone of a sure foundation. He who trusts shall not act hastily. + 28:16. Quoted in Rom 9:33, 10:11; 1 Pet 2:6

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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.

In Context

15“Because you have said, ‘We have made a covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties· with death, and with Sheol ·Place of the dead· are we in agreement. When the overflowing scourge passes through, it won’t come to us; for we have made lies our refuge, and we have hidden ourselves under falsehood.’”

17I will make mishpat ·justice· the measuring line, and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters will overflow the hiding place.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:24But his bow remained strong. 2 The arms of his hands were made strong, 2 by the hands of the 'Avir Ya'akov [Mighty One of Supplanter], 2 (from there is the Ro'i [Shepherd Provider], the 'Even Isra'el [Stone of God prevails]), 1

Psalms 112:7מ He will not be afraid of evil news. 2 נ His heart is steadfast, trusting in Adonai. 1

Isaiah 8:14+ 8:14 (14-15) MP: Messiah is a “stumbling stone, a rock of offense” for Israel. (Matt 21:43-44; 1 Pet 2:8) He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel [God prevails], he will be a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. + 8:14. Quoted in Rom 9:32-33; 1 Pet 2:8 And a trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem [City of peace].

Matthew 21:42+ 21:42. MP: A stone cut out without hands, meaning God not humans created this stone. (Dan 2:34-35) + 21:42 (42-46) MP: Messiah is the “stone” rejected by the Jews that becomes the chief corner-stone the entire building is align to and built upon. (Ps 118:22-23) Yeshua [Salvation] said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, 1 ‘The stone which the builders rejected, 2 the same was made the head of the corner. 1 This was from Adonai. 2 It is marvelous in our eyes?’ + 21:42. Quoted from Ps 118:22-23

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 28:15-23

Judgments Announced; The Corner-stone in Zion. ( b. c. 725.) 14 Wherefore hear the word of the Lord , ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem. 15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: 16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God , Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a… Read the whole commentary →

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