1 Peter 2:6 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Scripture foretold a chosen, precious cornerstone in Zion, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.
What Does 1 Peter 2:6 Mean?
Peter turns to the prophet Isaiah, who spoke of a cornerstone God himself would lay in Zion. The stone is chosen and precious, the same words Peter used of Christ.
A cornerstone sets the line for the whole building; everything is measured by it. The promise attached is for the one who believes: he shall not be confounded, never disappointed, never put to shame. For a church mocked by outsiders, this is steadying. To rest one's whole weight on this stone is to be guaranteed against the shame the world would heap on them.
1 Peter 2:6 in the Original Language
akrogoniaios (ἀκρογωνιαῖος), 'corner stone' -- the foundational cornerstone that aligns and supports the building.
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What does 1 Peter 2:6 mean?
Scripture foretold a chosen, precious cornerstone in Zion, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.