Psalms 118:23
Psalms 118:23 in Multiple Translations
This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
This is Jehovah’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.
This is the Lord's doing; it is a wonder in our eyes.
The Lord has done this, and it looks wonderful to us!
This was the Lordes doing, and it is marueilous in our eyes.
From Jehovah hath this been, It [is] wonderful in our eyes,
This is the LORD’s doing. It is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the LORD'S doing; it is wonderful in our eyes.
For princes sat, and spoke against me: but thy servant was employed in thy justifications.
◄This was done by Yahweh/Yahweh has done this►, and it is a wonderful thing for us to see.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 118:23
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Psalms 118:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֵ/אֵ֣ת
יְ֭הוָה
הָ֣יְתָה
זֹּ֑את
הִ֖יא
נִפְלָ֣את
בְּ/עֵינֵֽי/נוּ
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הָ֣יְתָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
הִ֖יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
נִפְלָ֣את
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Niphal
בְּ/עֵינֵֽי/נוּ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 118:23
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הָ֣יְתָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
הִ֖יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
נִפְלָ֣את
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
בְּ/עֵינֵֽי/נוּ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
Study Notes — Psalms 118:23
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- Psalms 118:23 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:23
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
- Sermons on Psalms 118:23
Context — The LORD Is on My Side
21I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.
22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
23This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 5:9 | the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. |
| 2 | Ephesians 1:19–22 | and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, |
| 3 | 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.’ ” |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Acts 5:31–32 | God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” |
| 6 | Acts 3:14–15 | You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of the fact. |
| 7 | Acts 2:32–36 | God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses. Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” |
Psalms 118:23 Summary
[This verse is saying that what God does is amazing and wonderful, and it should fill our hearts with gratitude and praise, just like the psalmist is expressing in Psalms 118:21-25. When we see God working in our lives, we should recognize it as a gift from Him and give thanks, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:20 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18. By doing so, we can cultivate a sense of trust and dependence on God, knowing that He is sovereign over all things, as stated in Psalms 103:19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that something is 'from the LORD'?
When something is 'from the LORD', it means that God is the source and author of it, as seen in Psalms 118:23, and it is a reminder that God is sovereign over all things, as stated in Proverbs 19:21.
Why is it 'marvelous in our eyes'?
The phrase 'marvelous in our eyes' suggests a sense of wonder and amazement at what God has done, similar to the reaction of the disciples in Matthew 21:42 when they realized the significance of Jesus being the cornerstone.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing and giving thanks for the ways God is working in our lives, just as the psalmist does in Psalms 118:21-25, and trusting in His sovereignty, as encouraged in Romans 11:33-36.
What is the relationship between this verse and the surrounding verses?
This verse is closely tied to the surrounding verses, which describe the rejection and exaltation of the cornerstone, Jesus Christ, as seen in Psalms 118:22 and Matthew 21:42, and the call to rejoice and be glad in the day the Lord has made, as stated in Psalms 118:24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have seen God work in your life, and how can you give thanks for them?
- How can you cultivate a sense of wonder and awe at God's work in your life, just as the psalmist does in this verse?
- What are some ways you can trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult?
- How can you apply the principle of recognizing God's work in your life to your relationships and daily activities?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:23
This is the Lord's doing,.... This stone is from the Lord, Genesis 49:24; it is of his choosing, appointing, and laying: the rejection of it by the builders is through his permission and will; they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:23
This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. Israel may be the stone in, the primary and typical sense (cf. Jeremiah 51:26; Psalms 113:7-8, notes).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
This; this strange event; the feminine gender being put for the neuter, as it is in other places of Scripture. The Lord’ s doing; peculiarly an effect of his omnipotent wisdom; done not only without the help of man, but against all the artifices and forces of men.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
Psalms 118:23 This is the LORD’ S doing; it [is] marvellous in our eyes. Ver. 23. This is the Lord’ s doing] That David should ever come to the kingdom, that Christ should so be raised from the lowest ebb of humiliation to the highest tide of exaltation, this is a wonder of wonders, a matchless miracle. And it is marvellous in our eyes] As all God’ s works are to those that have spiritual senses habitually exercised; but especially the great work of man’ s redemption by Christ.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
(23) The Lord’s doing.—This change of destiny, which made Israel of sudden political importance, is to be ascribed to none but Jehovah Himself.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
Verse 23. See Clarke on Psalms 118:22.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:23
23. This &c.] Lit. From Jehovah has this come to pass. The order of the words emphasises From Jehovah. Cp. Nehemiah 6:16, “They perceived that it was from our God that this work was wrought.” marvellous] Nothing less than a miracle, visibly attesting the providential care of Jehovah for His people. See note on Psalms 71:17. The same word is used in Jeremiah 32:17; Jeremiah 32:27 with reference to the promised restoration of Israel from captivity. “There is nothing too hard (lit. wonderful) for thee.”
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:23
This is the Lord’s doing - Margin, as in Hebrew, “This is from the Lord.” That is, It is to be traced to the Lord alone. It is not the result of human wisdom or power.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:23
23. This is the Lord’s doing—The restoration of the Jews to their nationality was so marked as a divine interposition, that the heathen said, “Jehovah hath done great things for them.” See Psalms 126:1-2.
Sermons on Psalms 118:23
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The Chief Cornerstone by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the importance of humility and realizing that we don't amount to much in the eyes of God. He shares his experiences at camp meetings where |
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The Discipline of Detail - 16 by Jack Hibbs | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of slowing down and taking time to appreciate the spiritual matters in life. He criticizes the fast-paced nature of society an |
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Three Great Gifts by Raymond Golsworthy | Raymond Golsworthy delves into the profound truths encapsulated in John 17:2, highlighting the essence of true Christianity and the entire history of the present church age within |
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The Blessing of the Lion by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the story of David facing a lion as a source of inspiration and strength, highlighting how David's faith in God helped him conquer the lion, the be |
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Epistle 403 by George Fox | George Fox preaches a message of peace, grace, and truth to various places, emphasizing the importance of walking in holiness, righteousness, and godliness in all aspects of life. |
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Letter 97 by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches to Mr. W. Abbott about the unsearchable ways of the Lord, emphasizing the sanctifying power of mysterious dispensations and humbling circumstances that lead t |
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(So Great a Salvation) Victory Part 2 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a man who accidentally kills a lamb and experiences a bountiful crop as a result. The preacher uses this story to illustrate how co |