The Following Study Article Is Composed From Preliminary Study Notes As I Progressively Step Through A Biblical Word Study On “The Cornerstone”.  All References Are To The KJV.

The builders were the men of Israel  ( see Acts 3:12 ) ;  they were the rulers of the people (see Acts 4:8 ) ; they were the elders of Israel (see Acts 4:8; Acts 4:23) ; and they were the chief priests of Israel ( see Acts 4:23 ).