The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms #128
128. Internal Meaning of Ezekiel, Chapter 5
It is represented how they have destroyed the sense of the letter. (2)
1-2 In part they have adulterated the sense of the letter, in part have falsified it, and in part forsaken it; nevertheless, they will continue to falsify it. (2)
3 They will profane all the truths of the church. (2)
5-7 Because they have perverted the truths of the church more than others, (3)
8-10 falsities have destroyed goods, and evils truths until nothing of good and truth is left; (3)
11-12 and because they have destroyed the church by profaning it, they will perish, as above. (3)
13 Afterward the church will be instituted among others, (11)
14-17 since all things of the Word, of doctrine and of the church have previously been consummated by profanities, and by evils and falsities. (3)
Ezekiel 5:11-12
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Therefore, as I live, says the Lord Yahweh, surely, because you have defiled my sanctuary with all your detestable things, and with all your abominations, therefore will I also diminish [you]; neither shall my eye spare, and I also will have no pity.
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A third part of you shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of you; and a third part shall fall by the sword around you; and a third part I will scatter to all the winds, and will draw out a sword after them.