Apocalypse Explained#620
620. And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up.- That this signifies exploration, is evident from what precedes, namely, that by the little book is meant the Word, by the angel, the Lord as to the Word, and by devouring or eating it up, the reception, perception, and appropriation of it to oneself, consequently also exploration, in this case as to the quality of the understanding of the Word still remaining in the church. Exploration takes place by means of that which is perceived and according to perception; exploration therefore took place with the prophet John, because a prophet signifies the doctrine of the church, and in a universal sense the Word.
Ezekiel第3章:1-4
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He said to me, Son of man, eat that which you find. eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.
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So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat the scroll.
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He said to me, Son of man, cause your belly to eat, and fill your bowels with this scroll that I give you. Then I ate it; and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth.
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He said to me, Son of man, go to the house of Israel, and speak my words to them.
