ภูเขา
'Hills' signify the good of charity.
สะมาเรีย
'Samaria,' as in Amos 4:1. 6:1, signifies the spiritual church perverted.
มา
As with common verbs in general, the meaning of “come” in the Bible is highly dependent on context – its meaning is determined largely by...
อิสราเอล
'Israel,' in Jeremiah 23:8, signifies the spiritual natural church. The children of Israel dispersed all the literal sense of the Word by falsities. 'The children...
ดู
The symbolic meaning of "seeing" is "understanding," which is obvious enough that it has become part of common language (think about it; you might see...
ลง
"Down" is used many different ways in natural language, and its spiritual meaning in the Bible is highly dependent on context. Phrases like "bowing down,"...
เมืองกัท
Gath, a city of the Philistines, signifies the spiritual principle of the church.
ดี
It seems rather circular to say that “good” in the Bible represents good, but in a general sense it’s true! The case is this: The...
วัน
"Day" describes a state in which we are turned toward the Lord, and are receiving light (which is truth) and heat (which is a desire...
ใกล้
'Nigh' denotes truth in affinity with good.
ที่นอน
A bed of ivory (Amos 6:4) are doctrines apparently from rational truths.
เตียง
A bed of ivory (Amos 6:4) are doctrines apparently from rational truths.
งาช้าง
'Ivory' signifies natural truth.
กิน
When we eat, our bodies break down the food and get from it both energy and materials for building and repairing the body. The process...
แกะ
A flock, as in Genesis 26, denotes interior or rational good. A flock signifies those who are in spiritual good. A flock signifies natural interior...
ฝูง
A flock, as in Genesis 26, denotes interior or rational good. A flock signifies those who are in spiritual good. A flock signifies natural interior...
ลูกวัว
Calves of the lips (Hos 14:2) are confessions from the affection of truth.
วัว
Calves of the lips (Hos 14:2) are confessions from the affection of truth.
ท่ามกลาง
'Middle' denotes what is primary, principal, or inmost.
กลาง
'Middle' denotes what is primary, principal, or inmost.
เพลง
'The sound of musical instruments' corresponds to affections of spiritual and celestial love.
พิณใหญ่
'Psalteries' correspond to spiritual good.
พิณ
'Psalteries' correspond to spiritual good.
ดาวิด
David is one of the most significant figures in the Bible. He was a musician, one of history’s greatest poets, the boy warrior who killed...
เครื่องดนตรี
Instruments of music,' according to correspondences, signify the pleasant and delightful affection of spiritual and celestial things. Therefore, also in many of the Psalms of...
ดื่ม
To be drunken without wine (Isa. 29:9), are they who are unconcerned about the Word, and the truths of faith, and thus have no inclination...
น้ำมัน
Oil – typically olive oil – was an extremely important product in Biblical times, for food preparation, medicinal ointment and for burning in lamps. As...
พระ
The Lord, in the simplest terms, is love itself expressed as wisdom itself. In philosophic terms, love is the Lord's substance and wisdom is His...
เจ้า
The Lord, in the simplest terms, is love itself expressed as wisdom itself. In philosophic terms, love is the Lord's substance and wisdom is His...
พระเจ้า
The Lord is called "Jehovah" in the Bible when the text is referring to his essence, which is love itself. He is called "God" when...
ปฏิญาณ
'To sware' is a binding.
เยโฮวาห์
The Lord, in the simplest terms, is love itself expressed as wisdom itself. In philosophic terms, love is the Lord's substance and wisdom is His...
ตรัสว่า
As with many common verbs, the meaning of “to say” in the Bible is highly dependent on context. Who is speaking? Who is hearing? What...
เกลียด
If you truly hate someone, that means you would kill them and destroy their reputation if you could do so without repercussion – not a...
เมือง
In the ancient world cities were very nearly nations unto themselves – they existed within walls, with their own laws and customs, generally centered on...
เหลือ
In Leviticus 6:16, 'Aaron and his sons eating the remainder' signifies a person’s reciprocation and making something one's own. This represents conjunction by means of...
สิบ
Most places in Swedenborg identify “ten” as representing “all,” or in some cases “many” or “much.” The Ten Commandments represent all the guidance we get...
ตาย
Dead (Gen. 23:8) signifies night, in respect to the goodnesses and truths of faith.
ยก
The idea of "lifting" is used in a number of different ways in the Bible. In general, it means connecting with a higher spiritual state...
กระดูก
Bones are strong and supportive, providing a framework for our bodies and making motion and action possible. They are also the least "alive" part of...
กล่าว
As with many common verbs, the meaning of “to say” in the Bible is highly dependent on context. Who is speaking? Who is hearing? What...
กล่าวว่า
As with many common verbs, the meaning of “to say” in the Bible is highly dependent on context. Who is speaking? Who is hearing? What...
บัญชา
To command is to give an order that something must be done, and is directed to an individual, or a group. It is an imperative,...
ม้า
'A horse' signifies knowledges or understanding of the Word. In an opposite sense it signifies the understanding of the Word falsified by reasonings, and likewise...
กลับ
Swedenborg says that the Lord is the sun of heaven, and like the natural sun of our world shines on everyone, good or evil. What...
ความยุติธรรม
'Justice' signifies both good and truth.
ความชอบธรรม
The word "righteous" has taken on a bit of negative shading in modern language. That may be because we hear it most often as part...
ชอบธรรม
He is said to be 'just' in a spiritual sense, who lives according to divine laws. They on the right hand being called 'just,' as...
เปรมปรีดิ์
To make glad signifies influx and reception from joy of heart.
เรา
Angels do give us guidance, but they are mere helpers; the Lord alone governs us, through angels and spirits. Since angels have their assisting role,...
เขา
'A horn,' when spoken of the Lord, signifies omnipotence. 'The little horn that rose up,' as mentioned in Daniel 7:3-8, signifies the full perversion of...
ทางเข้า
All changes of place in the Bible represent changes in spiritual state. “Entering” – usually used as entering someone’s house or “going in unto” someone...
แม่น้ำ
A 'stream' signifies aspects of intelligence.
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