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"For behold, the stone that I have laid before Joshua"

Text: Zechariah 3:9

THE RE-BUILDING OF THE TEMPLE

Joshua the high priest would certainly be involved in the rebuilding of the Temple. There were many challenges to be overcome. Every word of encouragement was needed to strengthen the resolve of the builders.

“‘For behold, the stone
That I have laid before Joshua:
Upon the stone are seven eyes.
Behold, I will engrave its inscription,’
Says the LORD of hosts,
‘And I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.'”
Zechariah 3:9

1. “For behold, the stone that I have laid before Joshua”

a) In all major buildings of great importance, a cornerstone would be laid.

b) This was a place of honour for the cornerstone.

c) The LORD Himself would lay that stone.

d) This would guarantee the completion of the second temple.

2. “Upon the stone are seven eyes”

a) The numeral “seven” is regarded as a symbol for perfection.

b) Symbolically, what it means is that the LORD Himself would watch most carefully.

c) His eyes would not leave the Temple project.

d) He would painstakingly oversee the whole project.

3. “Behold, I will engrave its inscription”

a) The LORD would also look into the matter of inscription on the stone.

b) It was the LORD Himself who wrote the Ten Commandments and then gave the stone tablets to Moses.

c) He will personally engrave its inscription.

d) This was another word of encouragement for Joshua.

e) The LORD’S personal involvement would guarantee the success of the project.