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Arcana Coelestia #10324

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10324. The Word in the letter cannot be understood without the aid of the teachings which the enlightened person derives from the Word; for the literal sense is suited to the apprehension even of simple people. Therefore teachings derived from the Word must serve them as a lamp.

  
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Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.

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