Arcana Coelestia # 1020
1020. That these things are meant becomes clear from the fact that everything put together as history from Genesis 1 down to Eber in Chapter 11 means something different from what appears in the letter, and from the consideration that the historical narratives there are purely made-up history customary among the most ancient people. When attesting the truth of some matter they would say that 'Jehovah said it'. Here however 'God' is used because the subject is the spiritual Church. And they did the same when anything true was being, or had been, put into effect.
Psalms 98
1
Sing to Yahweh a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him.
2
Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3
He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4
Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!
5
Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.
6
With trumpets and sound of the ram's horn, make a joyful noise before the King, Yahweh.
7
Let the sea roar with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein.
8
Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together.
9
Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
