Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 8693

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8693. 'When they have a matter' means in everything that comes about. This is clear from the meaning of 'a matter' as a thing that comes about. The reason why in everything is meant is that the people were coming to him alone, meaning that God's truth was consulted on every matter.


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