Grape, the blood of the
'The blood of the grape' signifies spiritual celestial good, which is the name given to the divine in heaven as it goes out from the Lord. Wine is called the 'blood of grapes,' to the extent that each signifies holy truth going out from the Lord. 'Wine' refers to the spiritual church, and 'blood' refers to the celestial church. This being the case, wine was partaken of in the holy supper.
(Referencat: Arcana Coelestia 5118)
1 Timothy 2:1-4
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I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
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for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
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For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
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who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
