1166. Put (that is, Libya) in the Word symbolizes knowledge gleaned from the literal meaning that — yet again — is used for confirming false premises; and in addition it stands simply for the knowledge itself. This can be seen from the passages cited earlier in reference to Cush, which likewise symbolizes knowledge, but knowledge at a deeper level. The Word mentions Put in conjunction with Cush; look at the section concerning Cush [§1164] to see the places, as quoted from Jeremiah 46:9; Ezekiel 30:4-5, 6; Nahum 3:9; Daniel 11:43.