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Genesis 9:4

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4 But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.

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The Meaning of Noah and the Flood

By OffTheLeftEye Staff

Is the Noah’s Ark story in the book of Genesis really about God destroying creation? A spiritual Bible interpretation of the story reveals its true meaning.

In this video, host Curtis Childs guides us through the revelations about the Old Testament parable that eighteenth-century philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg had during his spiritual experiences. Swedenborg’s perspectives transcend literal interpretations to provide a hopeful lesson about salvation. While it may seem like the Bible story is about God destroying creation, Swedenborg’s spiritual perspectives suggest that it symbolizes God’s still-ongoing efforts to save us from self-destruction.

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From Swedenborg's Works

 

Arcana Coelestia #703

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703. Following that verses 13-15 deal with the protection of that Church, and its preservation. Verses 16-18 describe the nature of its state, namely a state of wavering.

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