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Psalms 118

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1Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. 2Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever. 3Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever. 4Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever. 5Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom. 6Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 7Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me. 8It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man. 9It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in princes. 10All the nations surrounded me, but in Yahweh’s name I cut them off. 11They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In Yahweh’s name I indeed cut them off. 12They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In Yahweh’s name I cut them off. 13You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but Yahweh helped me. 14Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. 15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. “The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly. 16The right hand of Yahweh is exalted! The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly!” 17I will not die, but live, and declare Yah’s works. 18Yah has punished me severely, but he has not given me over to death. 19Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to Yah. 20This is the gate of Yahweh; the righteous will enter into it. 21I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation. 22The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. 23This is Yahweh’s doing. It is marvelous in our eyes. 24This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! 25Save us now, we beg you, Yahweh! Yahweh, we beg you, send prosperity now. 26Blessed is he who comes in Yahweh’s name! We have blessed you out of Yahweh’s house. 27Yahweh is God, and he has given us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar. 28You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you. 29Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.

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Overview

Psalms 118 is a powerful declaration of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord, celebrating His enduring love and faithfulness. The psalmist begins by calling all Israel to give thanks to the Lord, emphasizing that His mercy endures forever (#mercy). This refrain of gratitude is a central theme throughout the chapter, reminding us of the importance of recognizing God's goodness in our lives. The psalmist recounts personal experiences of distress and deliverance, affirming that the Lord is our helper and that we should not fear what man can do to us (#deliverance).

The psalm also contains a prophetic element, as it speaks of the stone that the builders rejected becoming the cornerstone (#cornerstone). This imagery points to Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of this prophecy as noted in the New Testament (Matthew 21:42). The psalmist proclaims that this is the day the Lord has made, urging us to rejoice and be glad in it. The chapter concludes with a triumphant declaration of salvation, as the psalmist calls upon the Lord to save and prosper His people. Overall, Psalms 118 serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness, the importance of gratitude, and the hope we have in Christ as our cornerstone.

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  1. Exodus 15:2v14Exodus 15:2 declares the Lord as strength and salvation, a theme echoed in Psalm 118:14, which also praises God as the source of strength and salvation.
  2. Psalms 54:4v6Psalm 54:4 declares God as a helper and sustainer, similar to Psalm 118:6-7, which emphasizes the Lord being on the side of the psalmist, providing confidence against adversaries.
  3. Isaiah 25:9v24Isaiah 25:9 speaks of rejoicing in the salvation of the Lord, which is paralleled in Psalm 118:24, a call to rejoice in the day the Lord has made, emphasizing joy in God's deliverance.
  4. Matthew 21:9v25The crowd's shout of 'Hosanna' in Matthew 21:9 echoes Psalm 118:25-26, a messianic psalm of salvation and blessing. This highlights the recognition of Jesus as the promised deliverer.
  5. Matthew 21:42v22Jesus refers to Psalm 118:22-23 in Matthew 21:42, identifying Himself as the stone rejected by builders, which becomes the cornerstone. This illustrates His central role in God's redemptive plan despite rejection.
  6. Mark 11:9-10v25The crowd's shout of 'Hosanna' and blessing the coming kingdom of David in Mark 11:9-10 echoes the messianic expectation found in Psalm 118:25-26, which is a psalm of salvation and blessing.
  7. Mark 12:10-11v22Mark 12:10-11 quotes Psalm 118:22-23, referring to the stone rejected by builders becoming the cornerstone, symbolizing Jesus as the foundation of faith despite being rejected by religious leaders.
  8. Luke 19:38v26Luke 19:38 records the crowd blessing Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy in Psalm 118:26 about the coming of the blessed one in the name of the Lord.
  9. Luke 20:17v22In Luke 20:17, Jesus quotes Psalm 118:22, referring to Himself as the stone rejected by the builders, which becomes the cornerstone. This highlights Jesus as the foundation of God's redemptive plan.
  10. John 12:13v25John 12:13 records the crowd shouting 'Hosanna!' and blessing Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, echoing the messianic expectation found in Psalm 118:25-26.
  11. Acts 4:11v22Acts 4:11 quotes Psalm 118:22, identifying Jesus as the stone rejected by the builders, which has become the cornerstone. This highlights Jesus' central role in God's plan despite being rejected by the leaders.
  12. Romans 8:31v6Romans 8:31 states that if God is for us, who can be against us, resonating with Psalm 118:6, which declares that the Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
  13. 1 Peter 2:4v221 Peter 2:4 refers to Jesus as the 'living stone,' rejected by men but chosen by God, echoing Psalm 118:22 where the stone the builders rejected becomes the cornerstone.

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  • Matthew 21HosannaPalm SundayTriumphal Entry
  • 1 Peter 2Faith FoundationChrist the CornerstoneCornerstone
  • Isaiah 28CornerstoneFoundationMessianic Prophecy
  • Exodus 15Steadfast LoveEasterExodus
  • Isaiah 12RejoicingConfidenceCovenant Love
  • Acts 4CornerstoneFoundationRejection
  • Mark 11HosannaPalm SundayTriumphal Entry
  • Luke 19HosannaPalm SundayTriumphal Entry
  • Psalms 136ThankfulnessSteadfast LoveGod's Love
  • John 12HosannaPalm SundayTriumphal Entry
  • Psalms 16Right HandJoy in the LordEaster
  • Isaiah 41Right HandFear NotGod's Strength

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