783. That “they that went in” signifies the things that were with the man of the church, is therefore evident; and it also follows that “went in male and female, of all flesh” signifies that there were with him goods and truths of every kind, for it has been stated and shown several times before that the “male” and the “female” signify truths and goods. “As God commanded him.” That this signifies that he had been prepared to receive them, has also been mentioned below. With the Lord, to “command” is to prepare and do.