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Genesis 33:2

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2 Postavil, pravím, děvky s syny jejich napřed, potom Líu s syny jejími za nimi, Ráchel pak a Jozefa nejzáze.

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Arcana Coelestia #4365

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4365. 'And he said, To find favour in the eyes of my lord' means an introduction that went favourably. This becomes clear without explanation, for 'finding favour' means that they may find acceptance, and things that find acceptance are introduced, that is, instilled, favourably.

  
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