34. It would be the same for the heavens where angels live if it were not for the world where we live. We, as human beings, are their foundation, container, and support, and we have the Word with us and in us.

Overall, the heavens are divided into two kingdoms, which are called the heavenly kingdom and the spiritual kingdom. These two kingdoms are founded upon the earthly kingdom where we live. A similar structure exists in the Word, which we have with us and in us.

See Heaven and Hell 20-28 on the division of the angelic heavens into two kingdoms, a heavenly one and a spiritual one.

9576. 'And see to it that you make them in accordance with the pattern of them' means a representative of all things. This is clear from the meaning of 'the pattern' as a representative, as above in 9481, 9482, at this point a representative of heaven where the Lord is, and of all things of heaven, that is, of all things that are the Lord's in heaven. For 'the pattern of them' is used to mean the pattern of the ark, dwelling-place, tables for the loaves of the Presence, lampstand, and vessels, and these represent heaven where the Lord is and heavenly things.