Psalm 118:22-23 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:23

This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes . This fresh elevation of Israel to importance—especially to such great importance—can only be attributed to the work of Divine providence. It is "the Lord's doing"—literally, "from the Lord"—and is one of the most marvelous events of history. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 118:22

The stone which the builders refused - See the notes at Matthew 21:42-43. Compare Mark 12:10-11; Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:7. This is an allusion to a building, as if a stone should be cast away by workmen as unfit to be worked into the edifice. The figure would then be applicable to anyone who, for any purpose, was rejected. Thus it might have been applied many a time to David; so, doubtless, to others who urged claims to authority and power; and so, eminently, to the Lord Jesus Christ. We are not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 118:23

This is the Lord’s doing - Margin, as in Hebrew, “This is from the Lord.” That is, It is to be traced to the Lord alone. It is not the result of human wisdom or power. The deliverance from danger - the raising up from the low condition - the change by which he who was rejected was restored to his rightful place - all this was to be traced to God alone. So it was in the case of the psalmist; so it was in the case of the Redeemer. None but God could have made him who was rejected, despised,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 118:21-22

Psalms 118:21-22. I will praise thee, for thou hast heard me That is, “And now, being entered into the courts of thy tabernacle, O my gracious God, I pay thee my most humble thanks, for having so favourably heard the prayers which I put up to thee in my grievous afflictions in Saul’s reign, and for having now fully advanced me to the royal dignity.” The stone which the builders rejected, &c. That is, “I, (for they are the words of David,) whom the great men and rulers of the people... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 118:23

Psalms 118:23. This is the Lord’s doing This strange event is the work of God, a peculiar effect of his omnipotent wisdom, performed not only without the help, but against all the artifices and forces of man. This and the preceding verse are thus read by Dr. Waterland: The stone, &c., is made the head of the corner; by the Lord is it so made, and it is marvellous, &c. Mudge renders the latter verse, this is from the Lord; it was impossible in our eyes. “It was the Lord’s doing,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

Psalms 118:0 A procession of thanksgivingOriginally this hymn was apparently sung by a combination of the temple singers, the congregation and the king, to mark some great national occasion such as a victory in battle. The scene is set in the temple, where the royal procession enters the gates and moves to the altar (see v. 19,20,27).The singers call Israel to worship, and the congregation responds with praise to God for his steadfast love (1-4). The king then recounts how, in answer to prayer,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 118:22

The stone: i.e. the Messiah. See Genesis 49:24 . A stone of stumbling, Isaiah 8:14 (compare Romans 9:33 . 1 Peter 2:8 ); a "tried stone", "precious", "sure", Isaiah 28:16 ; the rejected stone (compare Matthew 21:42 .Mark 12:10 , Mark 12:11 .Luke 20:17 . Acts 4:11 . 1 Peter 2:4 ). The true foundation, Isaiah 28:16 (compare Matthew 16:18 . 1 Corinthians 3:11 .Ephesians 2:20; Ephesians 2:20 ). refused. See note above, and compare Structure, 22-24 with 26-28, above. Here the present Dispensation... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 118:23

This is the LORD'S doing. Messiah's exaltation is thus like the humiliation (Psalms 109:27 ). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 118:21-22

Psalms 118:21-22. I will praise thee, &c.— That is, "And now, being entered into the courts of thy tabernacle, O my gracious God, I pay thee my most humble thanks for having so favourably heard the prayers which I put up to thee in my grievous afflictions in Saul's reign, and for having now fully advanced me to the royal dignity." The stone, &c.—that is, "I, whom the great men and rulers of the people rejected, (1 Samuel 26:19.) as the builders of a house do a stone unfit to be employed... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 118:22

22, 23. These words are applied by Christ (Matthew 21:42) to Himself, as the foundation of the Church (compare Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:4; 1 Peter 2:7). It may here denote God's wondrous exaltation to power and influence of him whom the rulers of the nation despised. Whether (see on 1 Peter 2:7- :) David or Zerubbabel (compare Haggai 2:2; Zechariah 4:7-10) be primarily meant, there is here typically represented God's more wonderful doings in exalting Christ, crucified as an... read more