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Genesis 24:18

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18 And she answered: Drink, my lord. And quickly she let down the pitcher upon her arm, and gave him Drink.

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Arcana Coelestia #3070

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3070. 'And she says, Drink' means an affirmative response to the same. This is clear from the fact that it is a reply and a confirmation, consequently an affirmative response.

  
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