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Jeremiah Positions And Fixes The Reigns of the last three Kings of Jerusalem [Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin (Coniah), and Zedekiah] relative to the beginning of The LORD’S Day and the Firstfruits’ 42 year-hour. |
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The Years Of Jehoiachin’s Captivity: See diagram, "The Schedule Of Events," that follows from "The Book Of Jeremiah Outlined." Ezekiel now uses the eleven plus eleven years, the reigns of Jehoiakim and Zedekiah, to present events relative to the years of Jehoiachin's captivity which began in Zedekiah's first year. |
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These Are Essential Keys For Understanding Ezekiel. |
Che'bar
Means:
To Join, An Extent Of Time (A Great While),
Long Ago And Now
The Ancient And The Modern
History And Prophecy
That's exactly what Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and the other Prophets have done.
Ezekiel was by the river of Che'bar; that is, Ezekiel understood the Ancient and the Modern (the Prophetic).
Warnings Via Ezekiel Are To Jerusalem
And Others Re: The Wrath Of GOD
Ezekiel Discusses Pharaoh (Satan who was in Eden).
Ezekiel 17:17 thru 32:32
Ezekiel Discusses Tyrus (The fate of Bankers and others ripping off the People).
Ezekiel 26:2 thru 29:18
Jeremiah 5:15-17; 30:16-17
Isaiah 10:13-14; 31:2-3
GOD Will Strengthen
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Solomon's Temple Faced West |
The Prophetic Temple Viewed By Ezekiel Will Face East Ezekiel 8:16; 11:1 |
Introduction
Ezekiel explains the culmination of certain promises of GOD to humanity. And Ezekiel may be more easily understood when divided into four parts defined by "the Mar'âh", translated as vision or visions of GOD (See Strong's #4759). Whereas, the translators of the Authorized King James Bible lumped 13 words into one English word "vision(s)", ten in the Old Testament and three in the New Testament. Thus, visions of the True and the Image were lumped together by early translators. Whereas, Mar'âh is also translated "lookingglasses" (i.e. mirrors) in Exodus 38:8 and one always sees an image in a mirror. Therefore, Mar'âh identifies the image of the True or matters pertaining to the image. For example, Daniel 10:5-6 is a picture of the Image as identified by the Mar'âh in verses 7 and 8. This picture of the Image may be compared with the True depicted in Revelation 1:13-16. Ezekiel, of course, uses the Mar'âh on four occasions to identify when Ezekiel is referring to the Image as opposed to the True (See Ezekiel 1:1; 8:3; 40:2; 43:3).
Ezekiel (like Daniel, Revelation, and other texts) refers to the latter days which officially commenced upon completion of 120 Jubilees From Creation (Genesis 6:3; Leviticus 25:8-10).
Remember, a puzzle is many pieces to be assembled into a picture and Ezekiel offers more pieces of the overall picture. Thus, when the picture is recognized, assembling pieces is simplified and the more pieces assembled, the clearer the overall picture becomes. Therefore, understanding Ezekiel is a very important aspect of prophecy now evolving.
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Begin Daniel's 70 Years (Daniel 9:2,24-27). |
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Chief Human Shepherd Anointed (Micah 7:15; Numbers 27:16-17; Psalm 89:19-37; Isaiah 49:1-10; 61:1-3; Ezekiel 34:23-28; Deuteronomy 18:18-19; Exodus 23:20-21; Revelation 22:6,16). |
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Begin Firstfruits' 42 Year Hour (Revelation 18:10,17,19; Psalm 90:4; II Peter 3:8; Daniel 8:14). |
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Begin The LORD'S Day, Begin The Third Millennial Day From 5 BC, End 120 Jubilees From Creation, Begin Half Hour (21 Year) Pause Until Solemn Assembly (Genesis 2:1-3; 6:3; Leviticus 25:8-10; Revelation 8:1; 6:17; Exodus 19:11-19; 20:8-11; 31:12-17; 35:1-3; Hosea 6:1-2; Colossians 2:16-17). |
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Time No Longer, End Daniel's 62nd Year, Salvation For Potential Firstfruits Closed (Revelation 10:6-7; Daniel 9:2,26; Leviticus 23:39; Ezekiel 12:22-28; 7:1-6). |
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The Glorious Solemn Assembly Ends, The Consummation Of The Firstfruits' Marriage (Zephaniah 3:14-20; Leviticus 23:36,39; Revelation 19:6-9; Ezekiel 34:23-24). |
Memo To Readers
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The book of Revelation suggests readers stop at Revelation 10:8-10 and read the book of Daniel before continuing with Revelation. |
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Daniel One mentions King Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1-2) but no where else in Daniel is Jehoiakim mentioned. |
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Therefore, one should read the book of Jeremiah which speaks of Jehoiakim and Zedekiah. Here the desolations of Jerusalem and Judea are detailed as to "when." |
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Ezekiel then lays out the "why" in considerable detail. |
"An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land.
"Now is the end come upon thee …
"An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold it is come."
Ezekiel 7:2-3,6
Highlights Dates Offered In Ezekiel
EZEKIEL Discussed
The Throne Of GOD Viewed
Chapter 1
1:1-3Ezekiel is by the river of Che'bar (also the Atlantic). The 30th Year, 4th month, 5th day. This is the 5th year of Jehoiachin's captivity (2008-2009 spring to spring). It's the 30th year after the Chief Human Shepherd was anointed in 1978 (Micah 7:15; Ezekiel 34:22-31; Psalm 89:19-37; Isaiah 49:1-9; 61:1-3; Numbers 27:16-17).
Ezekiel views GOD'S Holy Ark, the Holy of Holies, and the Throne of GOD. The Throne was also seen and described by John: Revelation chs. 4 & 5 (Ezekiel 1:4-28). The four living creatures, for example, are the four beasts of Revelation 4:6-9; 5:6,8,11,14; 6:1,3,5,7; Daniel 2:31-43; 7:3-7.
The Four Great Powers before the Throne of GOD are described as four living creatures:
1. Social Power
2. Religious Power
3. Spirit Power
4. Political-economic Power
Each has the appearance of a man (the human element is involved), each has four faces (they work together), each has four wings (they act speedily), etc.
The "visions of GOD" (Ezekiel 1:1): This vision is of the Mar'âh, the image or pertaining to GOD'S Left as opposed to GOD'S Right. The Mar'âh is also seen in Ezekiel 8:3; 40:2; 43:3.
The Mar'âh warns the wise that the Image, the Left Hand of GOD, is speaking throughout Ezekiel (Revelation 15:2; II Corinthians 11:14). People are warned as to what is going to happen.
"I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches…."
Revelation 22:6,16
Chapter 2
2:1-10
Chapter 3
3:1-3
So, Ezekiel has been told to read the books of Daniel and Jeremiah. Daniel speaks of powers over this world while Jeremiah speaks of the role of these powers in dispensing the wrath of GOD.
Ezekiel is told to speak the Word to the house of Israel; but, they will not hearken unto thee.
3:12-16
Ezekiel is taken up by the Spirit and spent seven days among them of the captivity at Tel-abib (Tel identifies ruins, a heap, and abib is the name of the first month of the Biblical year). Ezekiel 20:1 says the elders come to inquire in the Seventh Year, fifth month, tenth day of the month.
3:17-27
Ezekiel is designated a watchman for the house of Israel to give them warning of impending events. However, the Israelites won't let Ezekiel speak. So, Ezekiel is made dumb and shall not be a reprover of the rebellious.
Introduction To
The Destruction Of Jerusalem
Chapter 4
4:1-3
Ezekiel is to lay on his left side 390 days bearing the iniquity of the house of Israel. Then turn on his right side for 40 days to bear the iniquity of the house of Judah. Each day represents a year in prophecy.
So, 1996 – 390 = 1606 (Israel's iniquity) the year King James I granted the Virginia Company a charter to establish an English settlement in the Chesapeake Region of North America. This created the Jamestown, Virginia settlement, the mother of the Republic. Subsequently the USA and Canada received the fantastic blessings bestowed upon the Western inheritance of Manasseh, Joseph's eldest son (Genesis 48:1-20).
Then 1996 – 40 = 1956 (Judah's iniquity) precipitated the eventual rise of Ephraim, Joseph's youngest son, to bless the lands south of Manasseh's western inheritance and cities of Manasseh.
During this period Ezekiel is instructed to bake and eat his bread with dung that cometh out of man. That is Ezekiel is to "eat" the words of ecclesia (the dung) as they mislead their flocks (4:10-17). (Also see Jeremiah 23:1-40).
Chapter 5
5:1-17
Ezekiel continues to describe the destruction of Jerusalem and Judaea. Here Ezekiel is instructed to shave his head and beard in violation of Leviticus 19:27; 21:5. Then he is to divide the hair in three parts (representing the three divisions of Saints or three opportunities to enter the Eternal Kingdom as Saints). Here the Mar'âh is obviously putting his "two bits" into the Word. GOD'S Left promotes the bloodshed, destruction, deaths, etc. while GOD'S Right promotes obedience, peace, good health, etc. Thus, few will be spared; but, the rest will face famine, evil beasts, pestilences, the sword, and death. All because they disobeyed the Almighty GOD.
Chapter 6
6:1-14
Promised threats are to come upon Israel.
Chapter 7
7:1-27
The end is come upon the land. GOD is to recompense Israel for thy wrongful ways and abominations. The promised destruction shall lay Israel desolate.
Ezekiel also speaks of seven days, seven millennial days From Creation, wherein the seventh day is described as a day of trouble for all not amongst the Firstfruits (Ezekiel 7:7; Zephaniah 1:1-18; Joel 1:15; 2:1-2,11,31; 3:14). Note 7:14 speaks of blowing the Trumpet which refers to the fast of Trumpets (the first day of each seventh month: Leviticus 23:23-25) but, of course, few if any people were concerned. Yet, Trumpets heralded The LORD'S Day and the many events associated therewith (Exodus 19:11-19).
People Have Been Observed
Worshipping The Image
Chapter 8
8:1-18
Ezekiel's visions were as those in the plain, i.e. where he dwelt (3:22-24; 8:1,4,6).
In the 6th Year, 6th month, 5th day (2009-2010 spring to spring) Ezekiel sees visions of GOD (Mar'âh) when the Spirit brought him to Jerusalem (8:3) to the Temple:
1. There 70 men were with censers and clouds of incense arose. "They say the LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth."
2. Ezekiel was then shown women weeping for Tammuz (the Fourth Month when the city is broken up in Zedekiah's 11th year).
3. Ezekiel was then shown 25 men (at the Wailing Wall) with their faces toward the east and their backs to the Solomonic Temple, the only Temple that was hallowed (Jeremiah 19:2 KJV).
Because they do various abominations they provoke GOD to anger. Therefore, He will deal in fury to the house of Judah (8:17-18). Ezekiel 8:2-3 describes the image, the Mar'âh.
Authorities Are The Destroyers
Chapter 9
9:1-11
Here Ezekiel records the pending prophetic destruction of Jerusalem. Note: The Image is the basic speaker.
Those that have charge over the city, the leadership, are caused to slay their own people: men, women, children, both young and old. Only those that sigh and cry for the myriad abominations are exempted. Again, those that have charge over the city are the destroyers. In Ezekiel's vision there are 5 destroyers and the writer who identifies those to be exempted. Thus, in the vision the 5 go about smitting the disobedient.
Ezekiel Again Views
GOD'S Throne And Holy Ark
Chapter 10
10:1-22
Ezekiel Sees Authorities
With Their Backs To GOD
Chapter 11
11:1-25
Ezekiel again views the 25 men of 8:16 when they were at the wailing wall with their backs to the hallowed Solomonic Temple now covered over. Her gates are sunk into the ground (i.e. covered over) (Lamentations 2:9). On this occasion the 25 men were by the east gate, i.e. east being away from GOD who dwells in the west and faces east. They devise mischief and give wicked counsel in Jerusalem and say the end is not near and say let us build houses, etc. Ezekiel then tells them that they have multiplied the slain in the streets and GOD will execute judgments. One prince dies and Ezekiel uses him as an example as Ezekiel continues to describe the coming wrath of GOD (11:1-21). Then the glory of GOD went up from the midst of the city. Ezekiel was then taken in the spirit unto Chaldea (Christianity) (11:22-25).
Those who attempt to escape the caldron will not escape the sword or other afflictions as people cannot hide from the wrath of GOD other than by obedience.
GOD'S Holy Arks (Two) Brought Forth
And GOD'S Promises Reiterated
Chapter 12
12:1-2
12:3-7
Describes bringing forth the first Holy Ark. The hiding place is partially described via the recovery description.
12:8-12
Describes bringing forth the second Holy Ark. Ezekiel, of course, is a sign when bringing forth the first Holy Ark and those bringing forth the second will do exactly the same as Ezekiel.
12:13-16
Ezekiel reiterates GOD'S warning to the disobedient regarding the sword, famine, and pestilence. Nevertheless, a few will be spared.
12:17-20
Ezekiel is warned re: the inhabitants of Jerusalem. The cities shall be laid waste and the land made desolate.
12:21-28
Those saying the days are prolonged, and every vision faileth are wrong. The Word that has been spoken by GOD shall come to pass.
Prophets Speaking Lies
Chapter 13
13:1-16
Ezekiel was told to prophesy against the foolish prophets that follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. They speak lying divinations and are to be blocked out of (banned from) Sainthood. The anger of the LORD will consume them.
13:17-23
Similarly, Ezekiel is to prophesy against the daughters of thy people (ecclesia) which slay the souls that should not die. GOD will deliver His people out of their hands.
Chapter 14
14:1-11
Warns those who follow false prophets. Their punishment is to be the same as the punishment of the false prophets.
14:12-21
Ezekiel describes the promised famine, noisome beasts, sword, and pestilence.
14:22-23
The remnant that shall be brought forth (Firstfruits) are described. People will see what GOD is doing and that what He is doing is not without cause. Salvation is an individual responsibility. Even righteous prophets cannot save another … it's the individual's own behavior that counts.
Cause Jerusalem To Know
Her Abominations
Chapter 15
15:1-8
The example of the vine tree which is good for nothing except fire is a demonstration to the disobedient. That is, Judaea and Jerusalem are an example, the disobedient inhabitants of Jerusalem will come out of one fire and end up in another because they have committed trespass.
Chapter 16
16:1-63
Ezekiel hears the story of Jerusalem described as a harlot of the worst kind.
Jerusalem is conveyed from her birth through adulthood reflecting her myriad abominations, her daughters (Christianity and Islam) are likened to sisters who were equally corrupted and called Sodom and Samaria. GOD has promised to deal with them as they have done (16:59).
The Sixth And Seventh Kingdoms
And Events Therein
Revelation 17:10-11; Daniel 7:8-11
Chapter 17
17:1-2
This chapter is presented as a riddle that must be spoken of as a parable.
17:3-6
The first great eagle is the Sixth World Kingdom whose rulers operated in lands of traffic, cities of merchants (i.e. all the major cities of the world). It's the little horn of Daniel 7:8-11; further described in Daniel 4:30-31; 5:25-28.
17:7-8
The second great eagle is the Seventh World Kingdom that gained the world sceptre in 1988 after GOD'S Holy Ark was taken captive by the occupation forces in 1985 (Zech. 5:4; Isaiah 48:1; Gen. 49:1,10). The year 1988 was the completion of Jeremiah's 70 years (1918-1988 spring to spring) (Jer. 25:1; 29:10-14).
The powers of the little horn of Daniel 7:8-11 now cleaved to the Seventh World Kingdom.
17:9-10
The LORD GOD asks the questions, "Shall it (the vine) prosper?" and "Shall it wither?" Then answers His own questions: "it shall wither in the furrows where it grew" … "even without great power or many people to pluck it up…."
People can view the role of the vine (Jeremiah 5:15-17; Isaiah 10:13-14) and the death of the vine (Jeremiah 30:16-17; Isaiah 31:2-3).
17:11-21
The Word of the LORD to Ezekiel describes modern events in terms of ancient history. This world is both Babylon and Egypt. And even a great army can't save the men, women, and children of Judaea (17:17; Matthew 24:15-16). (Also see details provided in Jeremiah regarding the siege of Jerusalem). People have a covenant with GOD; yet, disregard it and must expect consequences.
17:22-24
The Firstfruits are to be blessed. The green tree (the little horn) will be dried up; whereas, the dry tree (those without) will be caused to flourish.
People Have A Choice
Of Life Or Death
Chapter 18
18:1-32
People are told to obey and live. Herein a discussion of do's and don'ts are offered to everyone equally (Deuteronomy 30:1-3).
Chapter 19
19:1-14
This is a lamentation and shall be for a lamentation. It speaks of three separate but related groups: the mother lioness and two of her whelps who become young lions. Each was taken up by the nations and taken in their pit. The mother also was cast down to the ground, her sceptres were broken and burned. The mother is Judah, the Sixth World Kingdom. Her whelps are Christianity and Islam, the Seventh World Kingdom (Revelation 17:10-11). All three groups will not be amongst the Firstfruits. All will remain in the pit, the Nether World, except for individuals who enter the Eternal Kingdom as Firstfruits, Main Harvest, and Latter Harvest in their respective times.
Review Of Consequences
For Disobedience
Chapter 20
20:1-4 In the 7th Year, 5th month, 10th day (2010-2011 AD, spring to spring) certain elders of Israel came to enquire of the LORD. His response was "I will not be enquired of by you." However, Ezekiel is told to "cause them to know the abominations of their fathers."
20:5-21
In Egypt: When GOD chose Israel He made Himself known unto them in the land of Egypt. He offered to bring them forth but they rejected obedience so He accomplished His fury on them and left them in bondage for about 120 years (20:5-8).
Fourty Years In The Wilderness: Again, due to their continual disobedience He brought them forth into the wilderness where He again gave them His statutes and judgments at Sinai, which if a man do them he shall live. GOD also gave them His Sabbaths as a sign between GOD and them. But the house of Israel rebelled against GOD in the wilderness. Israel walked not in His statutes and despised His judgments and polluted His Sabbaths. So, He poured out His fury upon them for 40 years in the wilderness to consume them (20:9-13).
GOD now decided that He would not bring them into the land which He had given them (20:15) because they despised GOD'S judgments, walked not in His statutes, and polluted His Sabbaths.
Nevertheless, GOD spared them but said to their children to obey Him. But the children disobeyed too (20:14-21).
20:22-23
After Crossing The Jordan: Disobedient Israel endured 400 years of afflictions known as the Period of Judges until Saul was anointed Captain. GOD withheld further afflictions of disobedient Israel in the sight of the heathen. Eventually, GOD lifted up His hand unto them to scatter them among the heathen and to disperse Israel through the countries. (That's when Israel divided and King Jeroboam took the Ten Tribes north of the Caucasus Mountains to separate from Rehoboam and subsequent heirs of Solomon. From there the Ten lost Tribes were scattered amongst all peoples: I Kings 11:28-31; 12:20; 15:9; II Kings 17:24-29).
20:24-26
When Scattered Amongst All Peoples Israel Adopted Heathen Practices: Wherefore, GOD gave them statutes that were not good and judgments whereby they should not live, that He might make them desolate that they should not live. He also gave them false prophets (14:9-10) and stumbling blocks (Isaiah 66:4).
20:27-29
Ezekiel is now told to say unto them. Your fathers have blasphemed GOD and have committed trespass against GOD. GOD then outlines myriad things that the people are doing. Then Ezekiel is to ask them, "What is the high place whereunto ye go?" Then answers His own question: "And the name thereof is called 'Ba'mah' unto this day" (20:29). This is the future Temple soon to be built. Like Solomon's, Zerubbabel's, and Herod's Temples the name of the builder (Ba'mah) will be connected to the future Temple.
20:30-38
Israel is doing every abominable thing their fathers did. Therefore, saith the LORD GOD, "I will not be enquired of by you."
Therefore, GOD said, "surely with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you" (20:33).
People are to be pummeled into obedience.
20:39-44
Go and do your own thing but GOD is going to get you if you don't obey.
20:45-49
The Restoration Begins: Now look towards the south, talking about Ephraim. GOD is going to do something in the south that the whole world is going to see. He uses a parable of an unquenchable flame. Everyone will see and know what's happening and why. The unquenchable flame is something that's not going to be put out like the sun which comes around every morning (Daniel 2:44-45).
Three Occasions
One After Each Door Closes
Chapter 21
21:1-7
Firstfruits Escape: Set thy face toward Jerusalem, prophesy against the land of Israel. "Behold, I am against thee (Israel) … My sword (shall) go forth out of his sheath against all flesh from the south to the north." Everyone excepting the Firstfruits shall die as the 1,000 years progress (Exodus 31:14-15; 35:2).
21:8-13
Main Harvest Escapes: Then the sword is again in the hand of the slayer for the next 500 years.
21:14-17
Latter Harvest Escapes: The sword is doubled a third time for 150 years for the Tares.
21:18-27
Back To The Present, The Tares: The sword is coming against Jerusalem. But, people are going to disbelieve until it happens.
Two ways the sword is to come out of one land: i.e. one land, the Seventh World Kingdom, and the two ways are the two powers (horns), the Christians and Muslims (21:19) (Daniel 8:3-20; 5:25-28).
21:28-32
The disobedient are the fire, the people are fuel for the fire.
The Fall Of Jerusalem
And Judaea Foretold
Chapter 22
22:1-31
GOD tells Ezekiel to show the bloody city all her abominations; a catalogue of Jerusalem's sins. Her abominations are highlighted along with those of "the princes of Israel." Therefore, GOD proposes to pour His wrath upon the bloody city.
Chapter 23
23:1-49
Describes both the Sixth World Kingdom and the Seventh World Kingdom (Revelation 17:10-11) as the mother and two daughters. The mother is Judah and the daughters are Christianity and Islam, the two witnesses (23:2 etc.; Daniel 8:3,20; 5:25-28; Revelation 11:11-12; 13:11). See Ezekiel 16 for the vivid description of the mother of the two daughters. Ezekiel then describes their disobedience in terms of whoredoms and adultery.
Chapter 24
24:1-27 In the 9th Year, 10th month, 10th day. This is both Zedekiah's 9th year and Jehoiachin's 9th year of captivity (Jeremiah 39:1; 52:4). It is also the 17th year of Nebuchadrezzar when he set himself against Jerusalem (24:2).
Ezekiel now simulates the siege of Jerusalem using a pot of boiling water, boiling bones and flesh therein. The people are puzzled by the obvious (24:19). Ezekiel then tells them that the desolation of Jerusalem is a sign that the LORD GOD has powers over this world and people ought to obey Him. Thus, the Firstfruits recognize Ezekiel (Ezekiel 24:24-27).
Chapter 25
25:1-17
International Organized Crime has been organized, staffed, and managed by Judah depriving the citizenry of wealth and freedoms even robbing the "little Jews" (Jeremiah 5:15-17; Isaiah 10:13-14). So, the Ammonites, Moab, Edom, and the Philistines symbolize nations wherein Judah has been operating. Now GOD is about to clean house (Jeremiah 30:16-17; Isaiah 31:2-3; Ezekiel 21:20,28; 25:17).
Note: Moab and Ammon are like the Medes and Persians, names used by Daniel when referring to Christianity and Islam, the two witnesses (Daniel 8:3,20; 5:25-28).
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