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Genesis 17:20

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20 As for Ishmael, I have given ear to your prayer: truly I have given him my blessing and I will make him fertile and give him great increase; he will be the father of twelve chiefs, and I will make him a great nation.

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Arcana Coelestia #2067

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2067. And I will bless her. That this signifies its multiplication, that is, the multiplication of the rational meant by the “son,” is evident from the signification of being “blessed,” which is to be enriched with all good and truth (as said just above).

  
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