Apocalypse Explained # 402
402. Verse 13. And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, signifies that the knowledges of good and truth perished. This is evident from the signification of "stars" as being the knowledges of good and truth (See above, n. 72); also from the signification of "falling unto the earth," as being to perish; for when stars fall to the earth they perish. The same is signified by:
The stars shall fall from heaven (Matthew 24:29; and Mark 13:25).
Anyone can see that "stars" here do not mean stars, for these cannot fall from heaven, for they are fixed or established in their place, and cannot fall to the earth, because they are larger than the earth; consequently by them are signified such things as belong to heavenly light, and give light, which are the knowledges of good and truth. Moreover, stars appear in the angelic heaven, but they are appearances from the knowledges of good and truth, therefore they appear about those who are in such knowledges, especially when they turn them over in the mind, and are desirous of knowing them.
Psalms 136:5-11
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To him who by understanding made the heavens; for his loving kindness endures forever:
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To him who spread out the earth above the waters; for his loving kindness endures forever:
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To him who made the great lights; for his loving kindness endures forever:
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The sun to rule by day; for his loving kindness endures forever;
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The moon and stars to rule by night; for his loving kindness endures forever:
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To him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn; for his loving kindness endures forever;
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And brought out Israel from among them; for his loving kindness endures forever;
