258. [verse 2] 'And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice' signifies Divine Truth from the Lord inflowing inwardly into the thought of angels and men, and investigation. By 'an angel proclaiming' the Lord is understood in the spiritual sense, because an angel does not proclaim and teach from himself but from the Lord, but still as if from himself. 'Strong angel' is said because it is with power, and what is proclaimed with power inflows inwardly into the thought. 'A great voice' signifies Divine Truth from the Lord in power or vigour. It also signifies investigation, because he asks, 'Who is worthy to open the book?', as now follows.