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# cornerstone
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## Definition
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The term "cornerstone" refers to a large stone that has been specially cut and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building. It is very important for the strength and stability of the whole structure.
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* All the other stones of the building are measured and placed in relation to the cornerstone.
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* In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is metaphorically called the "cornerstone" for the Church, or Assembly, of all believers.
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* In the same way that the cornerstone of a building supports and determines the position of the whole building, so Jesus Christ is the cornerstone on which the Church is founded and supported.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The term "cornerstone" could also be translated as "main building stone" or "foundation stone."
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* Consider whether the target language has a term for a part of a building's foundation that is the main support. If so, this term could be used.
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* Another way to translate this would be, "a foundation stone used for the corner of a building."
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* It is important to keep the fact that this is a stone, a solid and secure building material. If stones are not used for constructing buildings, there may be another word that could be used that means "large stone"
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