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Genesis 19:2

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2 And he said, My masters, come now into your servant's house and take your rest there for the night, and let your feet be washed; and early in the morning you may go on your way. And they said, Not so, but we will take our night's rest in the street.

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Arcana Coelestia #2330

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2330. 'Turn aside now to your servant's house and spend the night' means an invitation to stay with him. This is clear without explanation.

  
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