9610. 'The loops must be taken up, each one towards the other' means a total joining together on both sides. This is clear from the meaning of 'loops' as a joining together, dealt with above in 9605, a total joining together on both sides being meant by a mutual and reciprocal taking up of one by the other. For when the taking up is mutual and reciprocal a total joining together is accomplished.

9605. 'And you shall make loops of violet' means a joining together by means of the celestial love of truth. This is clear from the meaning of 'loops' as a joining together, the reason why this is meant by 'loops' being that they serve to join things together; and from the meaning of 'violet' as the celestial love of truth, dealt with in 9466.