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Genezo 17:20

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20 Ankaux pri Isxmael Mi auxdis vin: jen Mi benis lin, kaj Mi fruktigos lin kaj Mi multigos lin tre forte; dek du princoj naskigxos de li, kaj Mi devenigos de li grandan popolon.

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Arcana Coelestia #2038

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2038. 'And your seed after you' means those who have faith in Him. This is clear from the meaning of 'seed' as faith springing from charity, dealt with already.

  
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