Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1061

Previous Number Next Number Next Translation See Latin 

1061. In heaven, then, spiritual and heavenly qualities are likewise distinguished from each other. How they are distinguished can become clear from the depictions mentioned [1057-8]. According to what was established from creation, the masculine sex belongs to the class of spiritual qualities, while the feminine belongs to that of heavenly qualities. Hence the commandment of the first marriage that he must cleave unto his wife [Gen. 2:24], that is, that matters of understanding must be coupled with heavenly qualities, so that they make one body.


This page is part of the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg

© 2000-2001 The Academy of the New Church