2320. The reason there were only two angels on this occasion, whereas three men had stayed with Abraham, is an arcanum which cannot be explained in a few words. It does become clear to a certain extent from the consideration that in this chapter the subject is judgement, that is to say, the salvation of those who have faith and the condemnation of those who have not. It is also clear from the Word that judgement belongs to the Lord's Divine Human and His Holy proceeding. That it belongs to the Divine Human may be seen in John,
The Father does not judge anyone, but has given all judgement to the Son. John 5:-22.
'The Son' is used to mean the Divine Human, see 2159. That judgement belongs to the Holy proceeding from the Lord's Divine Human is also clear, again in John,
If I go away I will send the Paraclete to you; and when He comes He will convince the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgement. John 16:-7, 8.
And that the Holy proceeds from the Lord is clear in the same gospel,
He will not speak from Himself but will receive it from what is Mine and declare it. John 16:-13, 15.
This referred to when the Human had become Divine, that is, when the Lord had been glorified, as is stated in the same gospel,
The Holy Spirit was not yet because Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7:-39.
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