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Genesis 29:32

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32 And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and called his name Reuben; for she said, Because Jehovah has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.

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Arcana Coelestia #3807

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3807. And embraced him. That this signifies affection, is evident from the signification of “embracing,” as being affection; for interior affection falls into this gesture, every affection having gestures in the body which correspond to it. That affection in general is expressed by embracing, is well known.

  
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