Isaiah 28:16
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 28
“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.”Isaiah 28:16
What Does Isaiah 28:16 Mean?
Isaiah 28:16 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 28, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Prophecy & Fulfillment.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 28:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 118:22“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”Acts 4:11“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.”1 Peter 2:6“Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.”Luke 20:17“And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?”Romans 9:33“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”Romans 10:11“For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”Matthew 16:18“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”Mark 12:10“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”Matthew 21:42“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?”Isaiah 8:14“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.”Ephesians 2:20“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”1 Corinthians 3:11“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”2 Timothy 2:19“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”Zechariah 3:9“For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.”Genesis 49:24“But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)”Psalms 112:7“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”Psalms 87:1“His foundation is in the holy mountains.”Isaiah 30:18“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.”Luke 6:48“He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”Luke 24:44“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.”
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