255. * in the understanding part of the mind, this can be told on the basis of much experience. It simply cannot be described how tangible that light is, even though it is unknown to people on earth. It was this light, or this truth, that upset those who were hearing it so much that they were greatly tormented. Thus they realized that the punishment of hell must be that which results from truth stinging their consciences. But who were so upset by the truth, I am not free to tell at present. It happens in a variety of ways, depending on the character acquired by each one during the life of the body. [See also WE 5769-71, concluding the explanation of verse 30.]
5774. [Exod. 34:] verse 33. As for the "veil," it symbolizes shadow. * This can be understood from what was said earlier about the closed door between the heavenly paradise and the earthly one [243], and from very many other circumstances. I can also testify
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