Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 2432

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2432. That 'let my soul live' means he would thus perhaps be saved is also clear without explanation. He was saved also because his truth had good within it, as is clear from what follows, that is, from the reply, 'Behold, I have accepted you as regards this matter also, that I will not overthrow the city of which you have spoken', verse 21, and after that, 'The sun had gone forth over the earth, and Lot came to Zoar', verse 23, statements used to mean that people with the affection for truth are saved, that is, those with faith, provided that it is a faith grounded. in good.


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