Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 8901

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8901. Verse 13a You shall not kill means not taking the spiritual life away from anyone, also not destroying faith and charity, and not hating the neighbour.

Notes

a In the Latin an alternative numbering of verses is used from here to the end of the chapter.

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