In Genesis 11:30, this signifies that the evil and falsity of idolatrous worship reproduced itself no further. (Arcana Coelestia 1371-1372)

In 1 Samuel 2:5, this signifies the church from the gentiles, who did not have the Word. (Apocalypse Revealed 103)

In Isaiah 54:1, this signifies people who are not in good because they are not in truths, but yet long for truths, as do upright nations outside the church. (Arcana Coelestia 9325[7])

In Deuteronomy 21:4, this signifies the natural mind not cultivated by truths and goods of faith because of ignorance. (Arcana Coelestia 9262)

(Odkazy: Arcana Coelestia 1371)

To "go before" in the Bible means either to lead or to prepare, depending on context. When it is said of the Lord or things representing the Lord -- the Ark of the Covenant, an angel, the pillars of cloud and fire -- it means to lead. When it is said of other people -- John the Baptist, for example, was to "go before the face of the Lord" -- it means to prepare people for what is to follow.

(Odkazy: Arcana Coelestia 10399, 10508; The Apocalypse Explained 724 [7]; True Christian Religion 688)