Isaiah 28:16

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. The one who believes will not panic.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation: he who believes shall not act hastily.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    therefore thus saith{H559} the Lord{H136} Jehovah,{H3069} Behold, I lay{H3245} in Zion{H6726} for a foundation a stone,{H68} a tried{H976} stone,{H68} a precious{H3368} [corner-]{H6438} [stone] of sure{H3245} foundation:{H4143} he that believeth{H539} shall not be in haste.{H2363}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Therefore thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}, Behold, I lay{H3245}{(H8765)} in Zion{H6726} for a foundation a stone{H68}, a tried{H976} stone{H68}, a precious{H3368} corner{H6438} stone, a sure{H3245}{(H8716)} foundation{H4143}: he that believeth{H539}{(H8688)} shall not make haste{H2363}{(H8686)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Therfore thus saieth the LORDE God: Beholde, I wil laye a stone in Sion, a greate stone, a costly corner stone for a sure foundacion: yt who so putteth his trust in him, shal not be confouded.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will laye in Zion a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation. Hee that beleeueth, shall not make haste.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Therfore thus saith the Lorde God, Beholde, I lay in Sion for a foundation a stone, euen a tryed stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: who so beleueth, let hym not be to hastie.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner -[stone] of sure foundation: he who believes shall not be in haste.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For this cause says the Lord God, See, I am placing in Zion as a base, a stone, a tested stone, an angle-stone which is certain and of great value: and he who has faith will not give way.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, "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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Therefore, this is what the Sovereign 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.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 118:22 : 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
  • Acts 4:11-12 : 11 'This is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which has become the cornerstone.' 12 'And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among humanity by which we must be saved.'
  • Rom 9:33 : 33 Just as it is written: 'Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in him will not be put to shame.'
  • Mark 12:10 : 10 Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'?
  • Luke 20:17-18 : 17 But Jesus looked at them and said, 'Then what is this that is written: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"?' 18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will crush them.'
  • 1 Pet 2:6-8 : 6 For it stands in Scripture: 'Behold, I lay in Zion a chosen, precious cornerstone, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.' 7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,' 8 and, 'a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.' They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were determined to do.
  • Eph 2:20 : 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
  • Isa 8:14-15 : 14 He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. And for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, he will be a trap and a snare. 15 Many will stumble over it; they will fall and be broken, they will be ensnared and captured.
  • Matt 21:42 : 42 Jesus said to them, 'Have 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?
  • Rom 10:11 : 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.”
  • 1 Cor 3:11 : 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
  • Zech 3:9 : 9 See, the stone I have set before Joshua! There are seven eyes on that stone, and I will engrave an inscription on it,' declares the LORD Almighty, 'and I will remove the sin of this land in a single day.'
  • Gen 49:10 : 10 'The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come, and the obedience of the peoples shall be his.'
  • Gen 49:24 : 24 But his bow remained steady, and his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.
  • Ps 112:7-8 : 7 He will not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is secure, he will not fear, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
  • Isa 30:18 : 18 Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
  • Hab 2:3-4 : 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it may delay, wait for it, for it will surely come and will not be late. 4 Look! The proud person—his soul is not upright within him, but the righteous one will live by his faith.
  • Jas 5:7-8 : 7 Therefore, be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it until it receives the early and late rains. 8 You too must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Pet 2:6-8
    3 verses
    83%

    6 For it stands in Scripture: 'Behold, I lay in Zion a chosen, precious cornerstone, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.'

    7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,'

    8 and, 'a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.' They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were determined to do.

  • Rom 9:32-33
    2 verses
    78%

    32 Why not? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stone of stumbling,

    33 Just as it is written: 'Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in him will not be put to shame.'

  • Isa 28:17
    77%

    17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.

  • Ps 118:22
    77%

    22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

  • Acts 4:11
    76%

    11 'This is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which has become the cornerstone.'

  • Isa 54:11
    75%

    11 O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted! Behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and I will lay your foundation with sapphires.

  • Isa 8:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14 He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. And for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, he will be a trap and a snare.

    15 Many will stumble over it; they will fall and be broken, they will be ensnared and captured.

  • Isa 14:32
    74%

    32 What answer will be given to the messengers of the nation? 'The LORD has established Zion, and in her, the afflicted of His people will find refuge.'

  • Jer 51:26
    74%

    26 No stone will be taken from you for a cornerstone or foundation, for you will be desolate forever, declares the Lord.

  • Luke 20:17-18
    2 verses
    74%

    17 But Jesus looked at them and said, 'Then what is this that is written: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"?'

    18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will crush them.'

  • Job 38:6
    74%

    6 On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone?

  • Ps 87:1
    74%

    1 A psalm, a song of the sons of Korah: His foundation is on the holy mountains.

  • Isa 28:15
    73%

    15 Because you have said, 'We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol we have made an agreement. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, it will not reach us, for we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.'

  • 1 Cor 3:11
    73%

    11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

  • Mark 12:10
    73%

    10 Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'?

  • Eph 2:20
    73%

    20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

  • Matt 21:42
    72%

    42 Jesus said to them, 'Have 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?

  • Isa 51:16
    72%

    16 I have put My words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to lay the foundations of the earth, and to say to Zion, 'You are My people.'

  • Ps 125:1
    72%

    1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.

  • Isa 57:14
    71%

    14 And it will be said: 'Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.'

  • Ezek 13:14-15
    2 verses
    71%

    14 I will break down the wall that you plastered with whitewash, and bring it down to the ground so that its foundation is exposed. It will collapse, and you will perish within it. Then you will know that I am the LORD.

    15 So I will pour out my wrath on the wall and on those who plaster it with whitewash. I will tell you, ‘The wall is gone, and so are those who plastered it,’

  • 1 Kgs 7:10
    71%

    10 The foundation was made of large, costly stones, with some measuring ten cubits and others eight cubits.

  • 1 Pet 2:4
    71%

    4 As you come to Him, the living Stone—rejected by people but chosen and precious to God—

  • Isa 22:16
    71%

    16 'What right do you have here, and who gave you the right to be here, that you carve out a tomb for yourself here, cutting out a burial site on the height and chiseling your resting place in the rock?'

  • Luke 6:48
    71%

    48 They are like a person building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.

  • Ps 104:5
    70%

    5 He established the earth on its foundations, so that it will never be moved.

  • Mic 3:12
    70%

    12 Therefore because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of ruins, and the mountain of the temple will become a high place overgrown with thickets.

  • Isa 30:12-13
    2 verses
    70%

    12 Therefore, this is what the Holy One of Israel says: 'Because you have rejected this message and relied on oppression and deceit, leaning on them for support—'

    13 'this sin will become for you like a high wall, cracked and bulging, that collapses suddenly, in an instant.'

  • Isa 26:4
    70%

    4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD Himself is the eternal Rock.

  • Isa 26:1
    70%

    1 On that day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah: 'We have a strong city; salvation will God set as walls and ramparts.'

  • Matt 21:44
    70%

    44 Whoever falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will crush him to powder.

  • Mic 1:6
    70%

    6 I will make Samaria a heap of rubble in the open field, a place for planting vineyards. I will pour her stones into the valley and lay bare her foundations.

  • Ps 24:2
    70%

    2 For He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.

  • Zech 3:9
    70%

    9 See, the stone I have set before Joshua! There are seven eyes on that stone, and I will engrave an inscription on it,' declares the LORD Almighty, 'and I will remove the sin of this land in a single day.'

  • Jer 6:27
    70%

    27 I have made you a tester of metals among my people, that you may observe and test their ways.

  • Obad 1:17
    69%

    17 But on Mount Zion there will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.

  • Jer 1:18
    69%

    18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.

  • Isa 22:25
    69%

    25 In that day,” declares the LORD of Hosts, “the peg that was driven into the firm place will be removed; it will be cut down and fall, and the load hanging on it will be destroyed. For the LORD has spoken.

  • Jer 6:21
    69%

    21 Therefore, this is what the Lord says: 'I am placing stumbling blocks before this people. Fathers and sons alike will stumble over them; neighbors and friends will perish.'

  • Zech 12:1
    69%

    1 This is the Lord’s message concerning Israel. The Lord, who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit within humans, declares this:

  • Matt 7:25
    69%

    25 The rain came down, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

  • Zech 12:3
    69%

    3 And on that day, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples. All who try to lift it will be severely injured, and all the nations of the earth will gather against her.

  • Isa 33:20
    69%

    20 Look at Zion, the city of our appointed festivals! Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a secure abode, a tent that will not be moved; its stakes will never be uprooted, nor will any of its ropes be broken.