8999. In his acting treacherously against her. That this signifies that this is contrary to the laws of Divine order, is evident from the signification of “acting treacherously,” as being contrary to truth Divine, or what is the same, contrary to the laws of Divine order; that this is signified by “acting treacherously” is plain from what was adduced just above (n. 8998). In heaven the laws of Divine order are truths, for Divine order is from the Divine truth which proceeds from the the Lord, (n. 8700, 8988). “To act treacherously” is a customary form of speaking in the Word, signifying in the internal sense to act contrary to the truth and good in heaven, or what is the same, contrary to Divine order; as in Isaiah 21:2; 33:1; 48:8, and elsewhere; Jeremiah 3:20; 5:11 12:1, 6 Hos. 5:7; 6:7; Malachi 2:10-11, 14-15; Psalms 78:57; 119:158.