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    Psalms 118 (KJV)

    Read Psalms chapter 118 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Psalms 118

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    Psalms 118 Summary

    Psalm 118 is the final psalm of the Egyptian Hallel and was likely the last hymn Jesus sang with His disciples at the Last Supper. It celebrates God's steadfast love and proclaims the dramatic reversal of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone.

    The psalm's triumphant cry—'This is the day the LORD has made'—celebrates God's saving action. Jesus applied the rejected stone to Himself (Matthew 21:42), and the early church recognized this as a key messianic text.

    Key Themes

    Rejected stone becomes cornerstoneMessianic psalmThis is the day the Lord has madeSteadfast love

    Key Verses in Psalms 118

    "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone."

    — Psalms 118:22

    Applied by Jesus to Himself (Matthew 21:42) and foundational to understanding His rejection and exaltation.

    "The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad."

    — Psalms 118:24

    One of the most quoted verses in worship, celebrating God's decisive saving action.

    Life Application

    What the world rejects, God often chooses as the cornerstone. Don't despise what seems insignificant—God's greatest work often begins with what others discard.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Did Jesus sing Psalm 118?

    Very likely. Matthew 26:30 says Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn after the Last Supper, which would have been the conclusion of the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113-118).

    Psalm 118 Commentary & Reflection

    Thanksgiving
    Triumphant, grateful

    Best read for: Easter, daily thanksgiving, Passover

    Overview of Psalm 118: The Stone the Builders Rejected

    Psalm 118 is the climax of the Hallel, sung at Passover and quoted by Jesus. It opens and closes with 'O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good.' The psalmist was pushed hard but God helped him. He enters God's gates with thanksgiving and declares 'this is the day which the LORD hath made.' The stone the builders rejected has become the head stone of the corner — a prophecy of Christ.

    Key Themes

    Thanksgiving
    The Rejected Stone
    This Day
    Christ

    Key Verses to Remember

    “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”
    — Psalm 118:22 (KJV)
    “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
    — Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

    Reflection

    Jesus is the rejected stone that became the cornerstone. What the world discards, God builds upon. And every day — even this one — is a day the Lord has made. Choose to rejoice in it.

    Historical Context

    The climax of the Hallel collection, sung at Passover, Tabernacles, and Hanukkah. Jesus quoted verse 22 ('The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone') about Himself. The crowds shouted verse 26 ('Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord') at His triumphal entry.

    How to Apply Psalm 118 Today

    You may feel rejected by people, institutions, or systems—but God specializes in making rejected stones into cornerstones. Your rejection may be your qualification. What others discarded, God is positioning as the foundation of something new.

    A Prayer from Psalm 118

    Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. Amen.

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