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Jeremiah 50:16

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16 Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land.

Commentary

 

Cut off, to be

  

In Daniel 9:26, this signifies that divine truth shall be taken from the people, but will live again in a new church. (Apocalypse Explained 315[23])

In Genesis 17:14, this signifies eternal death. (Arcana Coelestia 2058)

In Exodus 23:23, this signifies that hell is removed solely through the protection of heaven by the Lord. (Arcana Coelestia 9316) To be cut off, as in Genesis 41:36, signifies to perish.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 5302, Genesis 41)

Commentary

 

Voice crying

  

In Genesis 4:10, this is a common formula in the Word, and applies to any annoyance, noise, disturbance, or even joyous acclamation. Here it signifies an accusation. (Arcana Coelestia 375)

In Exodus 5:8, this signifies thought. (Arcana Coelestia 7119)

In Exodus 11:6, this signifies interior greiving. (Arcana Coelestia 7782)

In Exodus 15:25, this signifies supplication to the Lord from grief. (Arcana Coelestia 8353)

In Jeremiah 48:31, this signifies to have mercy and to grieve. (Arcana Coelestia 5480)

(References: Exodus 32:17-18; Isaiah 65:19; Jeremiah 48:3; Zephaniah 1:9-10)