Families
In Genesis 8:19, families signify goodnesses and truths arranged in man by the Lord, according to order. See Secrets of Heaven 917.
In Genesis 10:5, families signify uprightness; also charity and love. (Arcana Coelestia 1159[2]).
In Nahum 3:4, families have respect to truths. See Apocalypse Explained 355:23.
(参照: Arcana Coelestia 0917)
Arcana Coelestia#3222
3222. In addition to this, loves and the affections belonging to them are represented by means of flames, which are indescribably varied. Truths however are represented by means of lights and by means of countless modifications of light. From this it may be seen how it comes about that flames in the Word mean goods that are the goods of love, and lights truths that are the truths of faith.