Matthew 21
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righteousness
(See Scofield "Romans 10:10") .
Lord's
Jehovah. Psalms 118:23 .
kingdom of God
Note that Matthew here as in Matthew 21:31 uses the larger word, kingdom of God: (Cf) (See Scofield "Matthew 6:33") .
The kingdom of heaven; (See Scofield "Matthew 3:2") . See Scofield " 1 Corinthians 15:24 " will yet be set up. Meantime the kingdom of God and his righteousness is taken from Israel nationally and given to the Gentiles. Romans 9:30-33 .
you
i.e. national Israel, the barren vine. Mt 21: 33-41 Isaiah 5:1-7 .
stone shall be broken
Christ as the "Stone" is revealed in a threefold way:
(1) To Israel Christ, coming not as a splendid monarch but in the form of a servant, is a stumbling stone and rock of offence. Isaiah 8:14 Isaiah 8:15 ; Romans 9:32 Romans 9:33 ; 1 Corinthians 1:23 ; 1 Peter 2:8
(2) to the church, Christ is the foundation stone and the head of the corner 1 Corinthians 3:11 ; Ephesians 2:20-22 ; 1 Peter 2:4 1 Peter 2:5
(3) to the Gentile world-powers (see "Gentiles," Luke 21:24 ; Revelation 16:19 He is to be the smiting-stone of destruction Daniel 2:34 . Israel stumbled over Christ; the church is built upon Christ; Gentile world- dominion will be broken by Christ.
See "Armageddon" Revelation 16:14 ; 19:19 .
And whosoever
Or, Whosoever falls on this stone shall be crushed together i.e. the Jews Isaiah 8:14 ; Romans 9:32 Romans 9:33 ; 1 Corinthians 1:23 ] but on whomsoever it may fall, he will be scattered as dust ( (Greek - ajpovllumi ," i).e. the Gentile nations, Daniel 2:34 Daniel 2:35 Daniel 2:45 (See Scofield "Daniel 2:35") .