Hebrew · pee-NAH / ak-ro-go-nee-AI-os
Cornerstone
פִּנָּה / ἀκρογωνιαῖος
The Cornerstone — the stone that sets the line for the whole building
Symbol: The first stone laid at the corner — every other stone aligned to it
“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.”
Isaiah 28:16
The cornerstone was the first stone laid — it set the angle for every wall. God laid One in Zion, and everything built on Him stands.
What the name means
Jesus is the tested stone — rejected by builders, chosen by God, and made the head of the corner.
Paul says the church is 'built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.'
To align your life with the Cornerstone is to be square with God — anything built off-angle will not fit the building.
How to pray this name
- Pray: 'Cornerstone, set the angle of my life — I align to You.'
- Pray it for the church — every local church fits only as it aligns with the Cornerstone.
Cornerstone, I align my life to You. Be the tested stone under everything I build. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is my Cornerstone — I will not panic, because I am built on a tested foundation.
Study further
Psalm 118:22 · Ephesians 2:20 · 1 Peter 2:6 · Matthew 21:42