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21 And Reu liveth after his begetting Serug two hundred and seven years, and begetteth sons and daughters.
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1338. That 'begetting sons and daughters' means matters of doctrine is clear from the meaning of 'sons', dealt with already in 264, 489-491, 533.
Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.
13 For indeed I bend Judah as a bow for me. I have filled the bow with Ephraim; and I will stir up your sons, Zion, against your sons, Greece, and will make you like the sword of a mighty man.