Apocalypse Explained # 317
317. And seven eyes, signifies and who has omniscience. This is evident from the signification of "seven eyes" as being, in reference to the Lord, omniscience; for as "eyes" in reference to man signify the understanding, so in reference to the Lord they signify omniscience. That "eyes" in reference to man signify the understanding, and in reference to the Lord providence, as also Divine wisdom and intelligence, which is omniscience, see above, n. 152. "Seven eyes" are mentioned, because "seven" signifies all things, and is predicated of what is holy (as above).
Ezekiel 18:2-4
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What do you mean, that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
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As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, you shall not have [occasion] any more to use this proverb in Israel.
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Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins, he shall die.
