For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua: on one stone are seven eyes; behold, I will engrave its inscription,’ says the LORD of Armies, ‘and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 9. 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, and so forth Zorobabel shall build the temple, as a figure of Christ establishing his Church. Calmet. 4:10.—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.