7653. 'How long will this thing be a snare to us?' means that by behaving in that way they would be held captive by their own evil. This is clear from the meaning of 'this thing being a snare' as being held captive by their own evil, and so being led into the misery that punishment brings.

7641. 'Send My people away, and let them serve Me' means that they should leave those who belong to the spiritual Church, in order that these may worship the Lord. This is clear from what has been stated previously in 7500, where the same words occur.