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Genesis 1:19

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19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.

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Arcana Coelestia #4698

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4698. 'Were bowing down to me' means worship. This is clear from the meaning of 'bowing down' as worship, dealt with above in 4689.

  
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Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.

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Psalms 136:7-9

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7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:

9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.