the remnant. The exiles who had then returned. Compare Haggai 1:12; Haggai 1:14.
should it also be marvellous, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 18:14, where the verb is the same). App-92.
Mine eyes. Add by Figure of speech Ellipsis (App-6), from preceding clause: "[in those future days]" of which He was speaking.
saith the LORD of hosts. [is] the oracle of Jehovah of hosts.