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Son of man, tell her, You are a land that is not cleansed, nor rained on in the day of indignation.
Ezekiel 22:24
Creation
The creation of heaven and earth in the first chapter of Genesis represents the new creation of the celestial church called 'Man'.
(References: Arcana Coelestia 9336, Genesis 1)
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)
