9646. For its two hands. That this signifies the consequent power, is evident from the signification of “hands,” as being power (see n. 9638).

9638. Two hands shall there be in one plank. That this signifies power from it, namely, through truth from good, is evident from the signification of “hands,” as being power (see n. 878, 3387, 4931-4937, 5327, 5328, 6292, 6947, 7011, 7188, 7189, 7518, 7673, 8050, 8153, 8281, 9133; and that all power is through truth from good, n. 6344, 6423, 9327, 9410).