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In Genesis 11:30, this signifies that the evil and falsity of idolatrous worship reproduced itself no further. (Arcana Coelestia 1371-1372)
In 1 Samuel 2:5, this signifies the church from the gentiles, who did not have the Word. (Apocalypse Revealed 103)
In Isaiah 54:1, this signifies people who are not in good because they are not in truths, but yet long for truths, as do upright nations outside the church. (Arcana Coelestia 9325[7])
In Deuteronomy 21:4, this signifies the natural mind not cultivated by truths and goods of faith because of ignorance. (Arcana Coelestia 9262)
(Mga Sanggunian: Arcana Coelestia 1371)
John 3:3-6
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Jesus answered him, "Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can't see the Kingdom of God."
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Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born?"
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Jesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!
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That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is Spirit.
