Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 1671

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1671. 'Chedorlaomer came' means apparent good in the External Man. This is clear from the meaning of 'Chedorlaomer', dealt with in the previous verse, as apparent good and truth - here good alone, because the words are also added, 'and the kings who were with him', by whom truth is meant.


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