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He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.
Genesis 17:13
Arcana Coelestia #2002
2002. Verse 4. I, behold, My covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be for a father of a multitude of nations. “I, behold, My covenant is with thee,” signifies the union of the Divine Essence with the Human Essence; “and thou shalt be for a father of a multitude of nations,” signifies the union of the Human Essence with the Divine Essence; “father” signifies that it would be from the Lord Himself; “a multitude” signifies truth; “of nations” signifies the good thence derived.
