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Exodus 18:26

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26 and they have judged the people at all times; the hard matter they bring in unto Moses, and every small matter they judge themselves.

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Arcana Coelestia #8704

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8704. 'Be for the people with God' means truth coming forth directly from the Lord. This is clear from the meaning of 'being for the people with God' - when said in reference to Divine Truth, represented by 'Moses' - as that which exists nearest the Lord, because it comes forth directly from Him. What this implies will be evident from what follows immediately below.

  
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