'Out of thy nativity and out of thy father's house,' as in Genesis 12:1, signifies worldly, materially-oriented matters and things interior of a like kind.

'Nativities,' as in Genesis 10:1, signify the origin and roots of doctrinal matters and worship.

'Nativity,' as in Genesis 10:32, signifies reformation.

(参照: Arcana Coelestia 1255)