Apocalypse Revealed (Coulsons) n. 433

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433. 'And their faces were as the faces of men' signifies that they appeared to themselves as if wise. By 'a man' in the Word is signified one who is wise and intelligent (n. 243), and wisdom and intelligence is signified by his face. This is why by 'their faces were as the faces of men' is signified that they appeared to themselves as if wise. They are also called wise, learned and well-informed, although they are among the foolish virgins, who had no oil in the lamps (Matt. xxv i, 2). 'Oil' signifies love and charity, and [they are] among the foolish, who hear the Lord, that is, read the Word, and do it not (Matt. vii 26).


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