6. Internal Meaning of Ezekiel, Chapter 13

The doctrine of the church falsified. (2, 17)

1-3 Respecting those who from their own intelligence hatch out doctrine, or falsify doctrine. (2)

4-5 They do not stand in the day of judgment. (15)

6-7 They say that it is the Word of the Lord, and yet it is not. (2)

8-9 They will be shut out from the church. (2)

10-12 They falsely interpret the truths of the Word. (2)

13-15 They will be destroyed. (3)

16 They will have no protection against the hells. (3)

17 The affection for falsifying. (3, 2)

18-19 From such affections arise persuasions of falsity, by which they lead astray. (3, 10)

20-23 They will perish, and those who do not suffer themselves to be led astray will be protected. (3, 11)