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Hesekiel 10:5

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5 Und das auschen der Flügel der Cherubim wurde bis in den äußeren Vorhof gehört wie die Stimme Gottes (El,) des Allmächtigen, wenn er redet.

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Cities

  

Cities of the mountain and cities of the plain (Jeremiah 33:13) signify doctrines of charity and faith.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 2418)

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Arcana Coelestia #5668

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5668. 'And gave them water' means a general influx of truth from the internal. This is clear from the meaning of 'water' as truth, 2702, 3058, 3414, 4976, in this case truth in general. This is why 'giving water' means a general influx of truth; and the reason it comes from the internal is that this took place in Joseph's house, 5667. A general influx of truth is enlightenment that makes it possible for truth to be discerned and understood. This enlightenment is provided by the light of heaven which flows from the Lord, a light which is nothing else than Divine Truth, 2776, 3138, 3167, 3195, 3222, 3339, 3485, 3636, 3643, 3993, 4302, 4413, 4415, 5400.

  
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