298. * to learn, so often that I cannot count the instances, that is, that the evil spirits speak just exactly as the good spirits dictate. The evil ones, of course, do not know this at the time, but in my case, it was plainly indicated in various ways, at which they were very offended, for this was against their will. [Portrayal (Representation); Spirit; Truth] [See also the rest of WE 6157-61, concluding the explanation of I Sam. 28.]
[See WE 6244-46 up to this point, treating in general of Solomon's Temple, and in particular of I Kings 6:1.] * The angels nearest by only take in objects that appear before the eyes as magnificent,
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