Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 5255

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5255. 'And Joseph answered Pharaoh' means awareness. This is clear from the meaning of 'giving an answer to something', when any question is posed regarding it, as imparting knowledge and thereby showing an awareness of the nature of the matter.


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