Zechariah 12:3

And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth are gathered together against it.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Stone. It was customary to have such huge stones for people to try their strength. (St. Jerome) Ruptures and wounds were frequently the consequence, Ecclesiasticus vi. 22. The nations which attacked God's people, paid dear for their victory. (Calmet) All fight against the Church; (Menochius) yet she prevails. (Haydock)

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