Isaiah 28:16
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16 Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “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.
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Isaiah 28:16
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
16 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, I am laying in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tested Stone, a precious Cornerstone of sure foundation; he who believes (trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone) will not [a]be ashamed or give way or hasten away [in sudden panic].(A)
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- Isaiah 28:16 The Septuagint (Greek translation of the Old Testament) reads “be ashamed.”
1 Peter 2:6
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6 Because it is contained in Scripture,
“Behold,[a] I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen and precious:
He who believes in him will not be disappointed.”
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- 2:6 “Behold”, from “הִנֵּה” or “ἰδοὺ”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
1 Peter 2:6
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6 For thus it stands in Scripture: Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen ([a]honored), precious chief Cornerstone, and he who believes in Him [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] shall never be [b]disappointed or put to shame.(A)
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- 1 Peter 2:6 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament.
- 1 Peter 2:6 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
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