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Genesis 3:17

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17 At kay Adam ay sinabi, Sapagka't iyong dininig ang tinig ng iyong asawa, at kumain ka ng bunga ng punong kahoy na aking iniutos sa iyo na sinabi, Huwag kang kakain niyaon; sumpain ang lupa dahil sa iyo; kakain ka sa kaniya sa pamamagitan ng iyong pagpapagal sa lahat ng mga araw ng iyong buhay;

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Spiritual Experiences # 1960

  
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1960. What the fig leaf is with which Adam girded himself

I spoke with spirits about the fig leaf Adam girded himself with [Gen. 3:7], and it was confirmed that it symbolized earthly knowledge, or faith based on reason or understanding, beneath which was nakedness, that is, filthy loves, which were concealed by that leaf. 1748, 14 May.

  
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Thanks to the Academy of the New Church, and Bryn Athyn College, for the permission to use this translation.