2234. That a “way” denotes doctrine, is evident from the signification of a “way.” A “way” in the Word is predicated of truths, because truths lead to good and proceed from good ((627) as is evident from the passages adduced in Part First,n. 627); and as a “way” is predicated of truths, it denotes doctrine, because doctrine comprises in one complex all the things which lead to good, that is, to charity.

7572. And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven. That this signifies communication with heaven, is evident from the signification of “stretching forth a rod,” as being to direct the attention to, thus to communicate, according to what was unfolded above (n. 7568). By “heaven” is signified the angelic heaven.