'Womb,' as in Genesis 49:25, signifies the conjunction of good and truth. The term 'belly' is used where truths are being discussed, and the term 'womb' where good is discussed. 'An abortive womb' signifies falsities from evil in the place of truth from good.

(Mga Sanggunian: Arcana Coelestia 4918, 6433)

Title: A Way Forward, Part 5

Topic: Second Coming

Summary: As we go forward spiritually, the Lord leads us into and through a wilderness of trial, deprivation, and affliction. Why? Because in that state we become ready to betroth ourselves to the Lord.

References:
Exodus 13:17-18
Deuteronomy 1:19-33; 8
Isaiah 40:1-5
Matthew 3:1-3; 4:1-2
Luke 1:80
Mark 1:40-45
Matthew 15:32-34
Luke 5:15-16
John 11:53-54
Revelation 12:6, 14
Psalms 107:1-9
Deuteronomy 32:9-12
Jeremiah 2:1-7
Ezekiel 20:33-38
Hosea 2:13-20

This video is a part of the Spirit and Life Bible Study series, whose purpose is to look at the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible through a Swedenborgian lens.