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It will happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all the peoples. All who burden themselves with it will be severely wounded, and all the nations of the earth will be gathered together against it.
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Verse 3. Stone. It was customary to have such huge stones for people to try their strength. Saint Jerome—Ruptures and wounds were frequently the consequence. Sirach 6:22. The nations which attacked God’s people, paid dear for their victory. Calmet.—All fight against the Church; ( Menochius.) yet she prevails. Bible.
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