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Genesi 31:31

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31 E Giacobbe rispose a Labano: "Egli è che avevo paura, perché dicevo fra me che tu m’avresti potuto togliere per forza le tue figliuole.

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Arcana Coelestia #4173

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4173. 'From my hand you required it' means that it came from Himself. This is clear from the meaning of 'hand' as power, dealt with in 878, 3387, and so that which came from Himself, since that which is from His own power comes from Himself.

  
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