Return to Egypt
In Exodus 4:18, this signifies the continuation of the previous life. (Arcana Coelestia 7014)
In Exodus 13:17, this signifies to fall into falsities. (Arcana Coelestia 8097)
In John 13:3, this signifies to be conceived and to exist from the Divine in Himself, and to be united to Him as soul to body. (Arcana Coelestia 852[9])
Apocalypse Explained #241
241. (Revelation 3:18) I counsel thee. That this signifies the means of reformation of those who hold the doctrine of faith alone, is evident from the things that now follow; for the reformation of those who are in that doctrine is now treated of; hence, I counsel thee, involves precepts how they ought to live in order that they may be reformed, and so be saved.
