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Genesis 4:16

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16 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

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Arcana Coelestia #335

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335. A summary of the subject is given: that after faith, signified by “Cain” had extinguished charity, a new faith was given by the Lord, whereby charity was implanted. This faith is called “Seth” (verse 25).

  
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