Apocalypse Explained, volume 1 - Swedenborg Foundation

APOCALYPSE EXPLAINED 381truth in ultimates, thus the Word in the letter, n. 9406.) From thisit is clear that “myriads of holiness” are Divine truths, and thatthose here called “holy [saints]” are those who are in Divine truths.[8] In Moses:Speak unto all the congregation of the sons of Israel, and say untothem, Ye shall be holy, for I Jehovah of Israel am holy (Lev. 19:2).This chapter treats of the statutes, judgments, and precepts whichthey were to keep; and as these signify Divine truths, it is said thatthose who keep them “shall be holy.” Moreover, “Israel” signifiesthe spiritual church, which is the church that is in Divine truths,therefore it is said, “I Jehovah of Israel am holy.” In the same:Ye shall sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy. And ye shall keepMy statutes that ye may do them (Lev. 20:7, 8). Here also the statutes,judgments, and precepts which are to be kept are treated of.If they have kept thy statutes and judgments, they shall be a holypeople unto Jehovah (Deut. 26:16–19).In David :We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, with theholiness of Thy temple (Ps. 65:4).It is said “to be satisfied with the goodness of Jehovah’s house andwith the holiness of His temple,” because the “house of God” inthe highest sense signifies the Lord in respect to Divine good, and“temple” in respect to Divine truth (see Arcana Coelestia, n. 3720).In Zechariah:In that day there shall be upon the bells of the horses, Holinessunto Jehovah (14:20).The establishment of a new church is here treated of, and “bells”signify knowledges (scientifica) which are from the intellectual.(That “bells” signify such truths, see Arcana Coelestia, n. 9921,