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Jeremiah 41:8

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8 But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Do not kill us, for we have hidden stores in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbore, and did not kill them among their brethren.

Commentary

 

Brethren

  

Brethren in Genesis 27:29 signify the affections of good.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 3582)