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# General Information:
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In verse 7, John is quoting from Daniel and Zechariah.
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# every eye
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Since people see with the eyes, the word "eye" is used to refer to people. Alternate translation: "every person" or "everyone" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# including those who pierced him
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"even those who pierced him will see him"
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# pierced him
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Jesus' hands and feet were pierced when he was nailed to the cross. Here it refers to people killing him. Alternate translation: "killed him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# pierced
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made a hole in
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