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oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,
Curtains
In Exodus 26:1, this signifies interior truths of faith understood with a new mind. (Arcana Coelestia 9595)
In Exodus 26:7, this signifies the outermost of innocent ignorance that was found among some of the gentiles. (Arcana Coelestia 3519[8])
In Numbers 4:25, this signifies the Word in its literal sense. (Doctrine Regarding Sacred Scripture 42)
In Jeremiah 10:20, this signifies truths that come from good and serve as a covering of the good. (Apocalypse Explained 799[11])
(Odkazy: Exodus 26; Jeremiah 4:20)
Precious stones
In Exodus 28:17, this signifies the celestial love of good. (Arcana Coelestia 9862) 'Lazuli, agate, and amethyst' denote the spiritual love of good. 'Beryl, onyx, and jasper' denote spiritual love of truth and 'sardine' signifies divine truth. 'Ruby, topaz, and carbuncle' signify the celestial love of good because of their red, flaming color. 'A covering of precious stones,' as in Ezekiel 28:13, signifies the truths of intelligence. 'Precious stones,' in application to the Word, symbolize the Divine truth of the Word in its literal sense which the Divine truth in its spiritual sense shines through. 'Chrysoprasus, sapphire, and diamond' denote celestial love of truth. 'Emerald' signifies the sphere of divine love and wisdom.
(Odkazy: Apocalypse Revealed 911)
