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εγω δε σκληρυνω την καρδιαν φαραω και καταδιωξεται οπισω αυτων και ενδοξασθησομαι εν φαραω και εν παση τη στρατια αυτου και γνωσονται παντες οι αιγυπτιοι οτι εγω ειμι κυριος και εποιησαν ουτως
Exodus 14:4
Arcana Coelestia #8136
8136. And he shall follow after them. That this signifies that they would still endeavor to subjugate them, is evident from the signification of “following after them,” as being to endeavor to subjugate; for the intention of their pursuit was to reduce them into a state of servitude, and by “making to serve,” when said of the Egyptians, is signified the intention to subjugate (n. 6666, 6670, 6671).
Arcana Coelestia #6670
6670. And in all service in the field. That this signifies the intention to subjugate directed against the things of the church, is evident from the signification of “service,” as being the intention to subjugate (see n. 6666); and from the signification of “field,” as being the church (n. 2971, 3766).
