Arcana Coelestia #8860

8860. THE INTERNAL SENSE

Verse 1 And God spoke all these words, saying means God's truths for those in heaven and for those on earth.

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

Exodus 20:23

²³ Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.

²⁷ "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery;'

²⁸ but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.