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Apocalypse Explained #385

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385. With sword, signifies by falsity. This is evident from the signification of "sword," as being truth fighting against falsity and destroying it; and in a contrary sense falsity fighting against truth and destroying it (of which above, n. 131, 367).

  
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The Bible

 

Psalms 36:3

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3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.