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Ezekiel 21:11

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11 It is given to be furbished, that it may be handled: the sword, it is sharpened, yes, it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the killer.

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Skillful

  

'A skilled man' relates to the affection of truth, or people who have an affection for truth.

In Ezekiel 21:31, this signifies being intelligent or knowledgeable, in work. (Arcana Coelestia 10331[2])

In Genesis 25:27, this signifies life from external truths or the five senses. (Arcana Coelestia 3309)

(References: Apocalypse Explained 943)

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Apocalypse Explained #943

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943. And glorify Thy name, signifies the worship of the Lord from truths from that good. This is evident from the signification of "glorifying the Lord's name," as being to worship Him from truths that are from good. For "the Lord's name" signifies all things by which He is worshiped (See above, n. 102, 135, 696, 815); and "to glorify Him," or "to give glory to Him," signifies to live according to His Divine truths (See n. 874; and to live according to His Divine truths is to worship Him, as has been said in the article just preceding.

Man has the affection of truth when he loves truth and turns away from falsity. He has the affection of good when he loves good uses and turns away from evil uses. He has the affection of bringing forth fruit when he loves to do goods and to be serviceable. All heavenly joy is in these affections and from them, and this joy cannot be described by comparisons, for it is supereminent and eternal.

  
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