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Amos 5:4

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4 For thus saith Jehovah unto the house of Israel: Seek ye me, and ye shall live.

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'To pass through,' as in Genesis 30:32, signifies knowing and perceiving something's quality. 'To pass,' as in Genesis 31:52, signifies flowing in. 'To pass the night,' as in Genesis 24:54, signifies having peace.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 4205, Genesis 31)


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Arcana Coelestia #4204

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4204. 'This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness' means confirmation. This is clear from the meaning of 'a witness' as confirmation - of good by means of truth, meant by' the pillar', and of truth derived from good, meant by 'the heap', dealt with above in 4197.

  
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