Of the third part, a few are still to be taken and kept in the fold of the garment (representing those still to remain in their native land), and y…

By another vision God confirms what He had recently taught concerning the siege of Jerusalem. For He orders the Prophet to shave the hair off his h…

Then take of them again Of that small number preserved: and cast them into the midst of the fire, and burn th…

The prophet was to shave off the hair of his head and beard, which signifies God's utter rejection and abandonment of that people.