11. The fifth state is when he speaks from faith and in so doing confirms himself in truth and good. What he brings forth at this point are animate and are called the fish of the sea and the birds of the air. ¹

Fotnoter:

The creation of heaven and earth in the first chapter of Genesis represents the new creation of the celestial church called 'Man'.

(Referenser: Arcana Coelestia 9336, Genesis 1)