Therefore the Lord GOD 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.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 16. Stone. Christ. Challoner.—The Jews and Grotius would apply it to Ezechias. But he was already on the throne, and never could realize these glorious promises. The people were not to believe in him, and so forth Calmet.—Hasten. Let him expect his coming with patience. Challoner.—It would be delayed some time. Hebrew may also signify “stagger;” ( Calmet.) in which sense the Septuagint and the authors of the New Test. seem to have taken it. “Whosoever believeth in him, shall not be confounded.” See Romans 9:33. Bible.—Isaias promises a Redeemer, though these people were unworthy; and then returns to his own times. Menochius.