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Exodus 18:16

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16 when they have a matter, it hath come unto me, and I have judged between a man and his neighbour, and made known the statutes of God, and His laws.'

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Arcana Coelestia #8704

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8704. 'Be for the people with God' means truth coming forth directly from the Lord. This is clear from the meaning of 'being for the people with God' - when said in reference to Divine Truth, represented by 'Moses' - as that which exists nearest the Lord, because it comes forth directly from Him. What this implies will be evident from what follows immediately below.

  
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Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.