633. [verse 9] 'And a third angel followed them saying with a great voice' signifies something further from the Lord concerning those who are in faith separated from charity. By 'a third angel followed them' is signified something further from the Lord that follows in order, for by 'an angel' in the highest sense is understood the Lord (n. 626). This is because an angel, while he is speaking the Word, as here, is not speaking from himself but from the Lord. By 'to say with a great voice' is signified what follows, which concerns the damnation of those who in life and doctrine confirm themselves in faith separated from charity. From verse 1 to 5 of this chapter it treats of the Christian New Heaven, and in verses 6 and 7 of the preaching of the gospel, that is, of the coming of the Lord to set up the New Church; and because those who are in faith separated from charity oppose this, there now follows a threatening and denunciation of damnation for those who still persist in that faith.