Arcana Coelestia # 8231
8231. 'Coming after them into the sea' means that they took possession of them. This is clear from the meaning of 'coming after them' - when said of the waters of the sea, by which falsities arising from evil are meant - as taking possession of.
Exodus 16:9-10
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Moses said to Aaron, "Tell all the congregation of the children of Israel, 'Come near before Yahweh, for he has heard your murmurings.'"
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It happened, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of Yahweh appeared in the cloud.
