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Genesis 5:8

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8 And all the years of Seth's life were nine hundred and twelve: and he came to his end.

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Arcana Coelestia #524

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524. As to the character of this Church nothing specific is mentioned. Nevertheless it is clear from the description of the Church called 'Noah' that perceptivity became general and vague, so that integrity diminished, and with integrity, wisdom and intelligence.

  
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