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Postanak 30:32

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32 Da zađem danas po svoj stoci tvojoj, i odlučim sve što je šareno i s belegom, i sve što je crno između ovaca, i šta je s belegom i šareno između koza, pa šta posle bude tako, ono da mi je plata.

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Arcana Coelestia #3980

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3980. If I pray I have found grace in thine eyes. That this signifies a strong inclination, is evident from the signification of “finding grace in the eyes” of anyone as being a strong inclination. Strong inclination is predicated of the good which is signified by “Laban,” when it desires to be present. He who reflects, or is able to reflect, upon the affections of good and truth in himself, and also upon their delight and pleasure, will notice a strong inclination for the one in preference to the other; but without reflection these and the like things do not appear.

  
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