Arcana Coelestia # 6504
6504. And the physicians embalmed Israel. That this signifies what was done for the preservation of the good which is from truth, is evident from the signification of “embalming,” as being a means of preservation from contagion (see above, n. 6503), here what was done for preservation, because it is said “they embalmed;” from the signification of “physicians,” as being preservation from evils (n. 6502); and from the representation of Israel, as being spiritual good, which is the same as the good which is from truth (of which also above, n. 6499).