3144. And the man came into the house. That this signifies influx into the good therein, is evident from the signification of “coming;” here, to flow in; and from the signification of a house,” as being good (see n. 2233, 2234, 2559).

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.