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Exodus 34:31

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31 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses spake to them.

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Exodus 23:24

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24 Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works; but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and break in pieces their pillars.

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Arcana Coelestia #10665

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10665. 'All the firstborn of your sons you shall redeem' means that the truths of faith devoid of good are not to be ascribed to the Lord. This is clear from what has been stated and shown in 8080, where similar words likewise occur.

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