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Ezekiel 20:25 "Wherefore I gave them statues that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live." What are the not so good statues that are mentioned in this verse?

Sirs, In Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 I have a question. Most translations these are commands, such as in Verse 5, which are future to be followed, such as, "Thou SHALT LOVE the LORD..." However, in the Young's Literal translation it says "and thou HAST LOVED ..." - past tense. This is consistent in Verses 3-9 I can't decipher what I'm seeing in the Hebrew, so I'm asking an expert what is the tense in the Hebrew? Thank you for your help. Lee Johnson holeejo@gmail.com  

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Shalom Rabbi, will you explain the phrase "beauty" of Yisrael cast down from heaven unto earth in Lamentations 2:1 ?

Ezekiel 21:2, 3, 4, 5: Son of man,set thy face toward Yerushalaim, and drop toward the holy places,and prophesy "against" the land of Yisrael, (3) And say to the land of Yisrael, Thus saith YHVH ; Behold, I am "against " thee, and will draw fort My "sword" out of His sheath, and will "cut off " from thee the "righteous" and the "wicked" (4) Seeing then that I will "cut off" from thee the "righteous" and the "wicked", therefore shall My sword go forth out of His sheath against "all flesh" from the south to the north: (5) That "all flesh" may know that I have drawn forth MY sword out of His sheath: It shall "not return" any more. In these passages Hashem is decreeing His judgment upon the righteous and the wicked. Is Hashem saying that there are no righteous because the "self righteous" resemble the wicked?   [Genesis 18:25 That be far from Thee to do after this manner, to "slay " the "righteous" with the "wicked": and that the righteous should be as the wicked,that be far from Thee. Abraham ascertains Hashem is equitable,loving, kind, merciful and long suffering. Surely the righteous aren't recompensed as being wicked. Hashem declares His sword shall not return to His sheath. Is Hashem's "visitation day" prophetically upon the inhabitants of the earth? There is NO PEACE anywhere around the world. Agents of anarchy are annihilating the the innocent, and holiness is abhorred. Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Yisrael : every man did that which was right in "his" own eyes (free-will). We as humans have the privilege of choosing whose presence we'll host. Hashem through obedience to Torah or Satan (Yetzer Hara) aversion, abhorrence, to the light of Torah. In conclusion the glittering sword is out of His sheath slaying all those who those heathen nations that willfully oppose Hashem. Iyov 21:14 Therefore they (heathen) say unto G-d, Depart from us; for we (heathen) desire not the "knowledge" of Thy ways. Iyov 8:13 So are the paths of all (heathen) that "forget" G-d; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: Psalms 50:22 Now consider this, ye (heathen) that "forget" G-d, lest I "tear" you (heathen) in pieces, and there be none to deliver. Abram was a "gowy" when Hashem sought him out. Jewishness isn't a blood line because Abram was from Uwr a city that was known for moon worship and he worshipped many pagan deities. Yet when Hashem called qara & Abram shama obeyed that still small voice that whispered within the ear of his "heart". Because he was shama to the process thus began his journey departing from Abram and becoming Abraham embracing Torah teaching being taught by the Spirit of Hashem. Wouldn't this have confirmed his becoming a Jew? Ruth was a Moabitess yet renounced Moab within her heart and received the emeth of Hashem, the only G-d. Here again a choice was made inwardly to be infused with Presence of G-d. Ruth studied Torah truths and is the grandmother of beloved David. 2 Chronicles 19:7 For there is no iniquity with YHVH our G-d, nor "respect" of persons, nor taking of gifts. Hashem is a G-d of inclusion for all who obey Torah & respect Him as Almighty Existing One. Hashem desires that all men would host His Holy Presence and exhibit the essence of His character in this world and the next. Yirmyah 10:23 YHVH, I know that the way of "adam" not in himself: not in " ish " that waketh to "direct" his steps. We were purposed to be guided by G-d however we ultimately decide. Iregardless of men Hashem's plans are not contingent upon men. The arrival of Mashiach cannot be thwarted by any one people. Hashem is in His earthly house. Hashem will overturn overturn, overturn , it : (wicked) and it ( wickedness) shall be no more, until He (Mashiach) come whose right it is; and I will give it Him(Mashiach) Amen]

Isaiah 66:22 For as the new heavens and the new earth,which I will make, shall remain before ME, saith Hashem, so shall your seed and your name remain. Question: What marvelous "pala" work will Hashem do to bring to fruition the new heavens and the new earth? Could the surpassing work be Isaiah 66:16 which says: For by "fire" and by His "sword" shall Hashem plead with all "flesh": and the "slain" of Hashem shall be many? Is this slaughter the work which will bring forth the new heavens and the new earth? Will wickedness forever be abolished under these new heavens? Will righteousness ever reign in the new earth? I have yet other questions pertaining to Isaiah 66:24. And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcasses of the men that have transgressed against ME: for their "worm" shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. Where is this place? What does the term "worm" mean? Is this place eternal? Why does Hashem allow these to be seen?

Numbers 22:20 And G-d came to Balaam at night,and said unto him, if the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word I shall say unto thee that shall thou do. Numbers 22:21 And Balaam rose up in the morning, saddled his ass and went with the princes of Moab. Numbers 23:22 And Hashem "anger" was "kindled" because he went: and the "angel" of Hashem stood in the way for an adversary (satan~Shin~Tet~Nun)" against" him. *Rabbi, why was Hashem "angry" with Baalam when He ordered Balaam to go with the men of Moab? Also why did G-d set an angel as an "opponent" against Balaam? Even though Balaam consulted G-d, was he seduced in his "heart" by the gifts offered him? Did Balaam inquire of G-d with an "imperfect" heart?

Rabbi, please explain the phrase "nail in His holy place" as mentioned in Ezra 9:8. Thanks