Ashes
In Genesis 18:27, this signifies the humility of the Lord's human as to its quality. (Arcana Coelestia 2265)
In Exodus 9:8, this signifies lustful falsities excited by the presence of infesting spirits. (Arcana Coelestia 7519, Apocalypse Explained 962[8])
In Ezekiel 27:30, this signifies something condemned, because the fire from which they come signifies infernal love. (Apocalypse Explained 441)
In Jeremiah 6:26, this signifies mourning because of the destruction of good and truth in the church. (Arcana Coelestia 637[9])
(Riferimenti: Apocalypse Explained 1175)
Revelation 21:19-21
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The foundations of the city's wall were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;
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the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprasus; the eleventh, jacinth; and the twelfth, amethyst.
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The twelve gates were twelve pearls. Each one of the gates was made of one pearl. The street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.
