The Eternal Round

A glossary of scriptural terms on one particular level

Obviously, the following symbolism is on one level only; there are many levels. Perhaps the main point in displaying this is to stress that there are multiple levels of interpretation.

entity = something that exists. This is a key working definition here.

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Adam = the first objective entity (perception) in the mind

adultery = mixing pure entities with impure ones

angel =

atonement = the uniting of all entities

building =

children = new, developing entities

church = an established way of perceiving, a group of associated entities in your mind. The members interact with and strengthen each other

city =

condescension = a movement from celestial mind to terrestrial (childlike) mind

country =

creation = organization

Earth = your mind

Eve = the first subjective entity (perception) in the mind

fall = a movement from terrestrial mind to worldly mind

gold, silver, precious stones =

government =

heaven(s) =

king = a single, fixed, controlling entity

judge = an entity that considers different options and then makes a decision

judgment = entities are evaluated; the most worthy entities become exalted in status and allowed to have complete dominion over worlds (of action)

marriage = the union and equality of objective and subjective entities

moon =

mountain = more prominent idea

murder = eliminate a good entity

name = nature

nation =

ocean, sea =

other worlds = other minds (souls)

person = a perception, a perceived entity

prophet = a beneficial entity

resurrection = revival of entities

river =

ship, boat =

spirit, a = an unperceived entity

Spirit, the = the Spirit of the Gods = the Light of Christ

stars =

sun =

translation = a movement from a telestial mind to a terrestrial mind

tree =

valley = less prominent idea

voice of the people = consensus of entities

water = potentiality (lower)

wilderness =

wind = potentiality (higher)

world = your mind

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