82. Internal Meaning of Jeremiah, Chapter 16

1-3 There is no conjunction of the Lord with that church, because no truths and goods are there. (3)

4 They cannot but be cast into hell. (15)

5-7 No compassion can be shown. (15)

8 Because no good and truth can be received by them, (3)

9 all conjunction with the Lord has perished with them. (3, 1)

10-11 This comes of their having departed from worshipping the Lord; hence their worship is not worship of God; (3)

12 therefore everyone wishes to be wise from Himself; (3)

13 consequently they must be in hell. (15)

14-15 Others are to be brought to the church by the Lord, (11)

16-17 both those who are natural and those who are rational. (11)

18 Retribution will visit those who have previously profaned the church. (3, 17)

19-21 Those of whom the church will consist will acknowledge the Lord. (11)