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Exodus 21:16

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16 And he who steals a man, and sells him, and if he shall·​·be·​·found in his hand, dying he shall·​·die.


Thanks to the Kempton Project for the permission to use this New Church translation of the Word.

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Revenge

  

'To be avenged seventy and seven fold' denotes damnation.

In Genesis 4:15, vengeance signifies a sacrilege, and condemnation for it. (Arcana Coelestia 392)

In Deuteronomy 32:35, this signifies the genuine truth that the Lord is love and mercy itself. (Doctrine Regarding Sacred Scripture 94)

In Psalm 94:1, this signifies judgment on the Jews because they had destroyed the church. (The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms 344)

In Psalm 99:8, this signifies that the Lord is the Redeemer although it appears that He punishes. (The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms 349; Doctrine Regarding Sacred Scripture 94)

In Isaiah 59:17, this signifies the truths by which the Lord fought with the hells. (Apocalypse Explained 395[13])

In Isaiah 34:8, this signifies the Last Judgment and the condemnation of people who, by falsities and evils, have destroyed the truths of the church. (Apocalypse Explained 850[16])

(Referenser: Arcana Coelestia 432-444, Genesis 4:24)

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The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms #349

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349. Internal Meaning of Psalm 99

1-2 Song in praise of the Lord who is the Word and the God of the church. (16, 17)

3, 5, 9 He should be worshipped, because (16)

4 power and justice belong to Him. (16)

6-7 The Word is from Him. (16)

8 He is the Redeemer. (17)

  
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