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Zechariah 3:9

For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave its engraving, says the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849
The stone. Another emblem of Christ, the rock, foundation, and corner-stone of his Church. Eyes. The manifold providence of Christ over his Church, or the seven gifts of the Spirit of God. (Challoner) The Jews were lately returned from a country where seven chief officers were styled "the king's eyes "having to inform him of the conduct of governors Zorobabel shall build the temple, as a figure of Christ establishing his Church, chap. iv. 10. Grave. Septuagint, "dig a pit. "The rest agree with us. Christ adorns and instructs his Church. (Calmet) Day. The day of the passion of Christ, the source of all our good: when this precious stone shall be graved, that is cut and pierced with whips, thorns, nails, and spear. (Challoner)

Richard Challoner

AD 1781
One day: Viz., the day of the passion of Christ, the source of all our good: when this precious stone shall be graved, that is, cut and pierced, with whips, thorns, nails, and spear.

Richard Challoner

AD 1781
Seven eyes: The manifold providence of Christ over his church, or the seven gifts of the spirit of God.-- Ibid.

Richard Challoner

AD 1781
The stone: Another emblem of Christ, the rock, foundation, and corner stone of his church.-- Ibid.

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation - 2 Peter 1:20

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