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Genesis 26:2

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2 And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:

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Arcana Coelestia #3371

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3371. And will bless thee. That this signifies that thus there would be increase is evident from the signification of “blessing,” as being to make fruitful in goods and to multiply in truths (see n. 981, 1420, 1422, 1731, 2846, 3140); thus signifying increase.

  
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