In Genesis 18:7; 2 Samuel 12:4, this symbolizes earthly goodness. (Arcana Coelestia 2181)

'Judgment' refers to times when evil is brought to its height. Judgment' has two sides, a principle of good and a principle of truth. The faithful are judged from a principle of good, but the unfaithful, from a principle of truth. In Revelation 17:1, judgement signifies the state of the church at its end.

(Mga Sanggunian: Apocalypse Explained 17; Arcana Coelestia 2319)