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Genesis 45:5

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5 Be not afraid, and let it not seem to you a hard case that you sold me into these countries: for God sent me before you into Egypt for your preservation.

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Arcana Coelestia #5789

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5789. 'And [Joseph] said, Far be it from me to do this' means that this must on no account be done. This is clear without explanation.

  
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