“Apocalypse 16:2. And the first went forth and poured out his vial upon the earth, signifies manifestation of the state of the church in general. This is evident from the signification of "pouring out the vial upon the earth," as being manifestation of the state of the church in general, for "the seven angels" signify manifestation, and "the earth" the church, here as just above. And there came a great and noxious sore, signifies evil works therein and consequent falsifications of the Word. This is evident from the signification of a "sore," as being works that are done from man, thus that are from what is his own (proprium) and that are evil (of which presently); and as "great” is predicated of good, and in the contrary sense of evil, and "noxious" of what is falsified, therefore "a great and noxious sore" signifies evil works, and consequent falsifications of truth.”

— The Divine Revelation of the New Jerusalem: Expanded Edition by Emanuel Swedenborg
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Was hoping there was a book. No longer have a kindle 😅