J. Barton Payne
Payne #28 — Isa 28:16
Tested cornerstone laid in Zion; Payne links this cornerstone to Ps 118:22 and Isa 8:14 as a stone trilogy
Cornerstone
Isaiah described God laying a tested cornerstone in Zion—a sure foundation that would never fail.
Old Testament
Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic."
New Testament
1 Peter 2:6
For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame."
Why This Matters
Isaiah described God laying a tested cornerstone in Zion—a sure foundation that would never fail. Peter identifies Jesus as that cornerstone, chosen and precious. In a world of shifting ground, Jesus is the one foundation that holds. Everyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame, no matter what storms come.
Reflection
Christ our King, when my identity feels uncertain, remind me that Your promises in Isaiah 28:16 stand fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:6.
Scholar Credits
📘 Payne ✓📚 Edersheim ✓
Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Cornerstone in Zion applied to Messiah by Targum; noted by Rashi; Messiah as crown of glory (Isa 28:5)
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