23. XXIII
The Word.
1) Various remarks on the marriage of good and truth in the Word. It is to be demonstrated from passages in it that:
2) There are chapters and special expressions which relate to good and to truth. 3) Also to celestial good and truth, as where the Jews* are mentioned; and to spiritual good and truth, as where Israel is mentioned. 4) Each chapter has reference to one community, and many to all. 5) In some passages their meaning can be gathered from the letters alone. 6) Numbers and personal and place names mean things; examples. * Reading doubtful; possibly read 'Judah' for 'the Jews'.-Tr.