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Secrets of Heaven #1166

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1166. Put (that is, Libya) in the Word symbolizes knowledge gleaned from the literal meaning that — yet again — is used for confirming false premises; and in addition it stands simply for the knowledge itself. This can be seen from the passages cited earlier in reference to Cush, which likewise symbolizes knowledge, but knowledge at a deeper level. The Word mentions Put in conjunction with Cush; look at the section concerning Cush [§1164] to see the places, as quoted from Jeremiah 46:9; Ezekiel 30:4-5, 6; Nahum 3:9; Daniel 11:43.

  
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Daniel 11:43

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43 But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.