5493. And they went thence. That this signifies the consequent life, is evident from the signification of “going,” as being to live (see n. 3335, 3690, 4882). The case is the same with “going” (which in the spiritual sense denotes to live) as with what was said just above (n. 5492).

3335. And went away. That this signifies life, is evident from the signification of “going,” as being to advance into the things of good, that is, into those of the life, for all good is of life; nearly as is signified by “departing,” “sojourning,” and “advancing” (n. 1293, 1457).