'To hearken,' as mentioned in Genesis 30:22, signifies providence. 'To hearken to father and mother,' as mentioned in Genesis 28:7, signifies obedience from affection.

See Obedience.

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9769. “都要用银箍连络, 柱子上的钩子要用银作” 表通过真理联结的一切方式. 这从 “箍”,

“钩子” 和 “银” 的含义清楚可知:

“箍” 和 “钩子” 是指联结的方式, 如前所述 (9749节);

“银” 是指真理 (1551, 2954, 5658, 6112, 6914, 6917, 7999节).