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He who is born in thy house, and he who is bought with thy money, must be circumcised; and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.
Genesis 17:13
Arcana Coelestia #2076
2076. Verse 18 And Abraham said to God, O that Ishmael might live before You!
'Abraham said to God' means the Lord's perception from love. 'O that Ishmael might live before You!' means that others who are rational from truth should not perish.
