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Genesis 11:31-32 : Abraham's Family

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31 Tara tog sin Søn Abram, sin Sønnesøn Lot, Harans Søn, og sin Sønnekone Saraj, hans Søn Abrams Hustru, og førte dem fra Ur Kasdim for at begive sig til Kana'ans Land; men da de kom til Karan, slog de sig ned der.

32 Taras Levetid var 205 År; og Tara døde i Karan.


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I'm Taken

By Todd Beiswenger


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The Bible says God's relationship to His people is like that of a husband to a wife. Like any marital relationship, fidelity is key. When we are tempted to act in un-godly ways, we need to say to the enemy, "Sorry, I'm taken."

(References: 1 Samuel 15:20-23; Arcana Coelestia 1038, 1365, 1437, 10430; Conjugial Love 116; Genesis 11:31-32; Isaiah 54:5)