1403. THE INTERNAL SENSE

From Genesis 1 down to this point, or rather, down to Eber, the narratives have not consisted of true history but of made-up history, which in the internal sense meant things that are celestial and spiritual. In this and subsequent chapters however they are not made-up but true historical narratives, which in the internal sense in like manner mean things that are celestial and spiritual. This may become clear to anyone simply from the consideration that it is the Word of the Lord.

In Genesis 12:9, 13:1, this symbolizes a state of clarity. (Arcana Coelestia 1458)

(Referenties: Arcana Coelestia 9642)