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Ezekiel 16:19

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19 My meat also which I gave thee, fine flour, and oil, and honey, wherewith I fed thee, thou hast even set it before them for a sweet savour: and thus it was, saith the Lord GOD.

Commentary

 

Captivity

  

In Genesis 14:14, captivity signifies that apparent good and truth were present. (Arcana Coelestia 1707)

In Exodus 12:29, this signifies a mind in darkness regarding good and truth. (Arcana Coelestia 7950)

In Isaiah 14:2, this signifies that people who bar others from truth and good will themselves be captive to falsities. (Apocalypse Explained 811[27])

In Daniel 11:33, captivity and spoil signifies the deprivation of every truth and good.

(References: Apocalypse Explained 811)

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Habakkuk 1:10

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10 Yes, he scoffs at kings, and princes are a derision to him. He laughs at every stronghold, for he builds up an earthen ramp, and takes it.

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