Wilderness
'Wilderness' signifies something with little life in it, as described in the internal sense in Luke 1:80 'Wilderness' signifies somewhere there is no good because there is no truth. 'Wilderness,' as in Jeremiah 23:10, signifies the Word when it is adulterated.
(Mga Sanggunian: Arcana Coelestia 1927)
Revelation 13:5-7
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A mouth speaking great things and blasphemy was given to him. Authority to make war for forty-two months was given to him.
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He opened his mouth for blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his dwelling, those who dwell in heaven.
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It was given to him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them. Authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation was given to him.
