"These are they which were not defiled with women," signifies, who have not falsified the truths of the Word: "for they are virgins," signifies, for the reason that they are in the affection of truth for the sake of truth. "These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth," signifies, who are conjoined to the Lord by the acknowledgment of His Divine Human, and by a life according to His precepts. "These were redeemed from among men, being the first-fruits unto God and to the Lamb," signifies those in the New Church who are received by the Lord.

"And in their mouth was found no guile signifies that they are averse to think of and persuade to falsities. "For they are without blemish before the throne of God," signifies that they are in the sight of the angels without falsities from evil.