The Meaning of Noah and the Flood
By OffTheLeftEye Staff
Is the Noah’s Ark story in the book of Genesis really about God destroying creation? A spiritual Bible interpretation of the story reveals its true meaning.
In this video, host Curtis Childs guides us through the revelations about the Old Testament parable that eighteenth-century philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg had during his spiritual experiences. Swedenborg’s perspectives transcend literal interpretations to provide a hopeful lesson about salvation. While it may seem like the Bible story is about God destroying creation, Swedenborg’s spiritual perspectives suggest that it symbolizes God’s still-ongoing efforts to save us from self-destruction.
Go forth
To go forth, as in Genesis 19:14, signifies to recede from, or not to remain in evil. To go near, as in Genesis 33:12, signifies adjunction and conjunction. To go forth, as in Genesis 41:45, denotes influx, or to flow in.
(References: Arcana Coelestia 2401)