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And are = Having been. Compare Act_20:32.
upon. App-104.
the foundation . . . prophets. The foundation laid by the apostles and prophets (compare Heb_2:3, Heb_2:4; Heb_6:1, Heb_6:2), or (2) the foundation of the apostles and prophets themselves, laid by God.
foundation. Greek. themelios. See App-146.
apostles and prophets. App-189.
Jesus Christ. The texts re "Christ Jesus". App-98.
the. Omit.
chief corner stone = foundation corner-stone. Greek. akrogoniaios. Only here and 1Pe_2:6. See Septuagint of Isa_28:16. Christ is both foundation corner-stone, and head of the corner. Compare Psa_118:22. See Act_4:11.