In Hosea 13:6, this signifies that they regarded themselves above all others, and believed that heaven was for themselves alone. (Apocalypse Explained 780[10])

3222. In addition to this, loves and the affections belonging to them are represented by means of flames, which are indescribably varied. Truths however are represented by means of lights and by means of countless modifications of light. From this it may be seen how it comes about that flames in the Word mean goods that are the goods of love, and lights truths that are the truths of faith.