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Genesis 14:9

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9 To wit, against Chodorlahomor king of the Elamites, and Thadal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Sennaar, and Arioch king of Pontus: four kings against five.

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Arcana Coelestia #1750

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1750. Lest thou shouldest say, I have enriched Abram. That this signifies that the Lord derived no strength whatever from such things, may be seen from the signification of “being enriched,” which is to acquire power and strength. How these things are, is evident from what has just been said.

  
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