1202. Because these cognitions are the primary things of such external worship which has no internal worship within it, 'Sidon' is called 'Canaan's firstborn'. This has just been explained in the previous paragraph.

In Genesis 12:11, this signifies joy in truth from a celestial origin. (Arcana Coelestia 1470)

In Genesis 29:17, this signifies delight in the affection for interior truths. (Arcana Coelestia 3821)

In Ezekiel 7:20, the 'beauty of his ornament' signifies the church and its doctrine.

(Referências: Apocalypse Explained 827)