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There are angels that receive more interiorly the Divine that goes forth from the Lord, and others that receive it less
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"There are angels that receive more interiorly the Divine that goes forth from the Lord, and others that receive it less interiorly; the former are called celestial angels, and the latter spiritual angels"

- Emanuel Swedenborg

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This quote by Emanuel Swedenborg talks to the idea that there are different levels of angels, which these levels are identified by how deeply they receive the Divine from the Lord. The angels that get the Divine more deeply are described as celestial angels, while those that get it less deeply are described as spiritual angels. This recommends that the celestial angels are better to the Lord and have a much deeper understanding of the Divine than the spiritual angels. This could be due to the fact that the celestial angels are more available to the Divine and are more willing to accept it, while the spiritual angels might be more resistant to it. This quote also indicates that the Lord is the source of the Divine, which it depends on the angels to get it in whatever way they can. Ultimately, this quote speaks to the idea that there are various levels of angels, and that the level of nearness to the Lord is determined by how deeply they receive the Divine.

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Sweden Flag This quote is written / told by Emanuel Swedenborg between January 29, 1688 and March 29, 1772. He/she was a famous Scientist from Sweden. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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