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Secrets of Heaven #1784

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1784. Genesis 15:1. After these words, the word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram; I am a shield to you, your very ample reward."

After these words, the word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision, means that after the struggles of his youth, he had a revelation; a vision is a profound revelation received through perception. Do not be afraid, Abram; I am a shield to you, symbolizes protection from evil and falsity, and trust in that protection. Your great reward symbolizes the goal of his victories.

  
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Genesis 15:1

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1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.