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Scripture contains this

"This is what a prophet wrote in the scriptures long ago". See Isaiah 28:16.

See

The word "see" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.

a cornerstone, chosen and valuable

"a most important cornerstone, which I have chosen"

a cornerstone

The prophet speaks of the Messiah as the most important stone in a building.