Arcana Coelestia #1125
1125. It has also been granted me to converse with those who were of the church called “Enosh,” concerning which in Genesis 4:26. Their influx was gentle, and their conversation unassuming. They said that they live in charity with one another, and perform offices of friendship to others who come among them. But it was evident that their charity was the charity of friendship. 1 They live quietly, as good citizens, and do no injury to anyone.
Imibhalo yaphansi:
1. Swedenborg often uses the term “friendship” in the sense of mere personal and selfish regard. See Arcana Coelestia, n. 1158[2], 3875[5], 4054, 4804, etc. [REVISER].
