Continuing on the previous posting, although we understand that the original bible manuscripts did not have chapter or verses, and some versions of the bible may differ in total content, I found an additional interesting coincidence in reference to Psalm 118, at least as it applies to the King James Version of the bible (KJV).
I checked this information in Snopes.com, a well-known urban legends website and I found another claim that stated that there are actually 31,174 verses in the King James Version of the Bible. Snopes.com goes on to say that because this is an even number, the actual center verse of the Bible could not be only one verse but instead would have to be both the 15,587th and 15,588th verses. This would then translate to the following verses in Psalm 118: “It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes” (Psalm 118:8-9).
Coincidentally, the message does not change and actually it becomes even more emphasized .
Nothing magical here just an incredible coincidence (maybe) with a monumental central message for us all.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Cornerstone in the bible
It came to to my attention that the center of the bible (literally) is Psalm 118:8. This Psalm is sandwiched between the shortest and longest book in the bible, Psalm 117 and Psalm 119. There are 594 chapters before and 594 chapters after Psalm 118, (594+594=1188) and a strange coincidence is that the center is Psalm 118:8. In this verse we may find an incredibly important and wise council: "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."
Another very interesting reference in this Psalm as I have also alluded in previous postings, is the actual cornerstone of our faith. That is found in verse 22: "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner." This verse was also used by Jesus himself in a parable to the Jewish leaders regarding his imminent crucifixion. That's the same verse Peter quoted in Acts 4:11 regarding Jesus being the chief cornerstone.
Jesus himself quoted: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."
Come to find out he is also the center and chief cornerstone.....
Psalm 118
1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
23 This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Amen.
Another very interesting reference in this Psalm as I have also alluded in previous postings, is the actual cornerstone of our faith. That is found in verse 22: "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner." This verse was also used by Jesus himself in a parable to the Jewish leaders regarding his imminent crucifixion. That's the same verse Peter quoted in Acts 4:11 regarding Jesus being the chief cornerstone.
Jesus himself quoted: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."
Come to find out he is also the center and chief cornerstone.....
Psalm 118
1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
23 This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Amen.
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