Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 5730

Previous Number Next Number Next Translation See Latin 

5730. The subject in the historical representative sense is at this point the fact that Jacob's descendants were cast aside; yet they insisted resolutely on being representative people. The casting aside of them is meant by Joseph's wish to send them away and keep Benjamin only; their resolute insistence is implied by the confession and entreaty which they made.


This page is part of the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg

© 2000-2001 The Academy of the New Church