Bible Strands
Psalms 118:23
This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the assembled community of Israel, declaring God’s intervention immediately after describing how the builders rejected a stone that became the cornerstone.
The words — The Hebrew term נִפְלָ֣את (nifle'at) literally means "wonderful" or "marvelous," directly modifying the divine action that has just occurred.
The thread — This declaration connects to the rejected stone motif in Psalm 118:22 and the proclaimed day in verse 24, while echoing Job 5:9’s description of God’s unsearchable wonders, Acts 13:41’s warning of an unbelievable divine work, and Ephesians 1:19’s reference to His surpassing power.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that the stated event originates from Yahweh rather than human planning, requiring the reader to acknowledge divine agency before applying any human assessment or response.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
Cross-references
- Job 5:9 the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.
- Acts 13:41 ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
- Ephesians 1:19 and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
- Acts 4:13 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
- Acts 5:31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
- Acts 2:32 God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.
- Acts 3:14 You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.