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# the stone that I have set before Joshua
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Here the word "stone" likely refers to a precious stone or jewel.
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# There are seven eyes on this single stone
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The sides or facets of the stone that reflect light are spoken of as if they are eyes. Alternate translation: "There are seven sides on this single stone" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# engrave
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"carve"
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# I will remove the iniquity from this land in one day
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Here the word "land" is a metonym for the people who live in the land. The word "remove" is a metaphor that means to forgive. Alternate translation: "I will forgive the iniquity of the people who live in this land in one day" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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