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It shall happen in that day, that I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all the peoples; all that burden themselves with it shall be sore wounded; and all the nations of the earth shall be gathered together against it.
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A Stone That Crushes
Commentators explain that God will make Jerusalem like a "burdensome stone." Any nation attempting to move, control, or destroy God's people will find the task impossible. Like an athlete trying to lift a weight too heavy, they will only injure and "sorely wound" themselves in the attempt. This promise applies to all who oppose God's church.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all nations – What is “a stone to all nations?” It is not a rock or anything in its own nature i…
19th Century
Anglican
A burdensome stone: In lifting it, the builders might lacerate themselves. This means that those who would endeavor to build Jerus…
Baptist
The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and …
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16th Century
Protestant
Zechariah adds another metaphor here, which is very fitting. For when the ungodly made war against the holy city, their object was not merely to re…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people
The Targum …
Here is a divine prediction, which will be a heavy burden to all the enemies of the church. But it is for Israel, for their comfort and benefit. It…
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