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Matthew 7:22

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22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

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Sayings

  

'Sayings' denotes persuasion. When related to Jehovah, 'sayings' signify informing or instructing.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 4478)


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1 Samuel 1:20

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20 Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.