432. Verse 5. Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.

"Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand," signifies love to the Lord, and that all who are in that love are in heaven, and come into heaven. "Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand," signifies the light of truth from that good, and that all who are in that light are in heaven, and come into heaven. "Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand," signifies the good of life thence.

24. The heavenly kingdom is also called the Lord's priestly kingdom - in the Word, "his dwelling;" and the spiritual kingdom is called his royal kingdom - in the Word, "his throne." The Lord in the world was called "Jesus" because of his heavenly divine nature, and "the Christ" because of his spiritual divine nature.