9944. 'And the belt' means a bond, and a separation from the outward things of that kingdom. This is clear from the meaning of 'the belt' as an outward bond that holds all things of love and faith in connection and form within itself, in order that they may all have the same end in view, dealt with in 9341(end), 9828, 9837. The reason why a separation from the outward things is also meant is that the bond gathers and holds together within itself the inward things; and this also separates them from the outward ones. The inward things of the spiritual kingdom are meant by 'the tunic' because it was the inmost garment, and the outward things of that kingdom by 'the robe' and 'the ephod' because they were the outer garments. For 'Aaron's garments' represented the Lord's spiritual kingdom, see 9814, 'the ephod' representing the outermost part of it, 9824; 'the robe' the inner part of it, 9825; and 'the tunic' the inmost, 9826.

165. The nakedness of which they were not ashamed means innocence. This is quite clear from what follows. When integrity and innocence left them they were then ashamed of their nakedness, and it seemed disgraceful to them, and so they hid themselves. It is additionally clear from the things represented in the world of spirits that the nakedness of which they were not ashamed means innocence. Indeed when spirits wish to exonerate themselves and prove that they are blameless they present themselves naked to witness their innocence. This is particularly clear with the innocent in heaven, who look like young children, naked, and wearing garlands round them that accord with their particular variety of innocence. But those who do not possess so much innocence appear clothed in splendid and shining clothes - you might call them brightest silk - like angels when seen from time to time by the prophets.