Psa 118:22-24 | JFB | STEP | 22-23. These words are applied by Christ ( ) to Himself, as the foundation of the Church (compare ; ; , ). It may here denote God's wondrous exaltation to power and influence of him whom the rulers of the nation despised. Whether (see on ) David or Zerubbabel (compare ; ) be primarily meant, there is here typically represented God's more wonderful doings in exalting Christ, crucified as an impostor, to be the Prince and Saviour and Head of His Church.

‏ Psalms 118:22-24

22-23. These words are applied by Christ (Mt 21:42) to Himself, as the foundation of the Church (compare Ac 4:11; Ep 2:20; 1Pe 2:4, 7). It may here denote God's wondrous exaltation to power and influence of him whom the rulers of the nation despised. Whether (see on Psa 118:1) David or Zerubbabel (compare Hag 2:2; Zec 4:7-10) be primarily meant, there is here typically represented God's more wonderful doings in exalting Christ, crucified as an impostor, to be the Prince and Saviour and Head of His Church.

24. This is the day--or period distinguished by God's favor of all others.