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{Footnote 1} From correspondence "garments" in the Word signify
truths (n. 1073, 2576, 5319, 5954, 9212, 9216, 9952, 10536).
For the reason that truths clothe good (n. 5248). A "covering"
signifies something intellectual, because the intellect is the
recipient of truth (n. 6378). "Shining garments of fine linen"
signify truths from the Divine (n. 5319, 9469). "Flame"
signifies spiritual good, and the light therefrom truth from
that good (n. 3222, 6832).
{Footnote 2} Angels and spirits appear clothed with garments in
accordance with their truths, thus in accordance with their
intelligence (n. 165, 5248, 5954, 9212, 9216, 9814, 9952,
10536). The garments of some angels are resplendent, others are
not (n. 5248).
{Footnote 3} In the Word "glistening white" and "white" signify
truth because they are from light in heaven (n. 3301, 3993,
4007).
{Footnote 4} Colors in heaven are variegations of the light
there (n. 1042, 1043, 1053, 1624, 3993, 4530, 4742, 4922).
Colors signify various things pertaining to intelligence and
wisdom (n. 4530, 4677, 4922, 9466). The precious stones in the
Urim and Thummim signified, in accordance with their colors,
all things of truth from good in the heavens (n.
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