Bibliorum

Genesis 1:20

²⁰ And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.

Bibliorum

Genesis 9:6

⁶ Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

from the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg

Arcana Coelestia #1282

Studere hoc loco

1282. The origin of the third Ancient Church, which from being idolatrous became representative, is dealt with in verses 27-32.

Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.