The "right hand" signifies good which is a source of truth,
and the "left hand" truth from good . . .
Jesus said to the disciples who were fishing,
Cast the net on the right side of the boat, then ye shall find.
They cast, therefore,
and they were no longer able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
(John 21:6)
Since "fishing" signifies in the Word
the instruction and conversion of people who are in external or natural good,
in which good were most of the Gentiles at that time,
"fish" signifying the things of the natural man,
and "boat" doctrine from the Word;
therefore "the right side of the boat" signifies the good of life.
This makes clear the signification of what the Lord said,
"Cast the net on the right side of the boat,"
namely, that they should teach the good of life.
That they would thus convert the Gentiles to the church
is signified by their finding in such abundance
that "they were not able to draw the net for the multitude of fishes."
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