[[Ps-118]] Prev: [[Prophecies in Ps-117]] | Next: [[Prophecies in Ps-119]] --- ### The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: This verse predicts that an individual or entity, initially dismissed or cast aside by those in authority ('the builders'), will ultimately be established by God as the essential foundation or most prominent part of His divine structure. *Historical context*: Theologians and New Testament writers identify this as a Messianic prophecy fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Jesus was rejected by the religious leaders of Israel (the Sanhedrin), yet through His resurrection, He was established as the 'chief cornerstone' of the Church. This is explicitly cited as fulfilled in [[Matt-21#v42|Matthew 21:42]], [[Acts-04#v11|Acts 4:11]], and [[1 Pet-02#v7|1 Peter 2:7]]-8. *Related to*: ### Blessed is he who comes in Yahweh's name! We have blessed you out of Yahweh's house. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: A prophetic acclamation welcoming a specific individual who comes with the direct authority and name of God into the Temple or the holy city. *Historical context*: This prophecy was realized during the 'Triumphal Entry' of Jesus into Jerusalem. As He entered the city on a donkey, the crowds recognized Him as the Messiah and shouted this exact verse from [[Ps|Psalm 118]] ([[Matt-21#v9|Matthew 21:9]], [[Mark-11#v9|Mark 11:9]], [[Luke-19#v38|Luke 19:38]], [[John-12#v13|John 12:13]]). *Related to*: ### I will not die, but live, and declare Yah's works. Yah has punished me severely, but he has not given me over to death. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: The text predicts a scenario where a chosen figure undergoes extreme suffering and punishment but is preserved from permanent death to testify of God's power. *Historical context*: Christian scholars view this as a prophecy of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. Despite being 'chastened' or punished severely through the crucifixion, He was not abandoned to death, but was raised to life, appearing to His disciples to declare the works of God ([[Luke-24#v1|Luke 24:1]]-8, [[Acts-02#v24|Acts 2:24]]). *Related to*: ### Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: The psalmist declares that God has now become their salvation, signifying the arrival or realization of a promised deliverance. *Historical context*: Theologians note that this verse directly quotes the 'Song of Moses' from [[Exod-15#v2|Exodus 15:2]], which was a song of praise for the deliverance from Egypt. In the context of [[Ps|Psalm 118]], it serves as a fulfillment of the ongoing promise of divine rescue for the Davidic line and the people of Israel, later applied to the ultimate salvation found in Christ. *Related to*: [[Exod-15#v2|Exodus 15:2]] ### Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: An instruction or prediction regarding a sacrifice that must be bound and led to the altar for offering. *Historical context*: Literary analysts and theologians link this to the binding of Jesus, who is described as the 'Passover Lamb.' The fulfillment is seen in the Gospel accounts where Jesus is bound by the religious authorities and led to His execution ([[Mark-15#v1|Mark 15:1]]), effectively becoming the sacrifice tied to the 'altar' of the cross. *Related to*: --- #ai_prophecy