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Genesis 26:9

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9 Abimelech called Isaac, and said, "Behold, surely she is your wife. Why did you say, 'She is my sister?'" Isaac said to him, "Because I said, 'Lest I die because of her.'"

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Arcana Coelestia #3457

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3457. And they did eat and drink. That this signifies communication, is evident from the signification of “eating,” as being to be communicated in respect to the things that are of good (n. 2187, 2343, 3168); and from the signification of “drinking,” as being to be communicated in respect to the things that are of truth (n. 3089, 3168).

  
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Luke 22:19-20

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19 He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me."

20 Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.