Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 10301

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10301. 'Pure' means devoid of evil. This is clear from the meaning of 'pure' as devoid of evil. Because all evil is impure, and all good is pure, the expression 'being purified' from sins and from iniquities is used. And it has regard to the heart, that is, the will; for the will is meant in the Word by 'the heart', 2930, 7542, 8910, 9300, 9495, since love is meant by it, 3883-3896, 9050.


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