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Genesis 11:12

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12 And Arphaxad lived thirty-five years, and begot Shelah.

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Arcana Coelestia #1290

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1290. When they journeyed from the east. That this signifies when they went back from charity, is evident from the signification in the Word of “journeying,” and of “the east.” That “journeying” here signifies to go back, is evident from its being said concerning charity which is “the east” whence they journeyed.

  
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