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Genesis 4:4

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4 Abel also offered of the firstlings of his flock, and of their fat: and the Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offerings.

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Arcana Coelestia #351

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351. That 'Abel' means charity has been shown already. Charity means love towards the neighbour and compassion, for anyone who loves his neighbour as himself also has as much compassion for him in his suffering as he does for himself in his own.

  
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Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.