Spiritual Experiences-Word Exp. n. 59

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59. that is, that certain bodily gestures follow of their own accord from feelings, responding in a remarkable way. mSee whether these words are to be inserted, or not.n

2823. [Gen. 48:] verse 16. Angel properly means "One sent by Jehovah," thus one who represents Jehovah Himself, so God the Messiah in this sense is called "an Angel," and also for the reason that He speaks through Angels, as in Chapter 31, verses 11 to 13, above. For truly heavenly Angels are only instrumental means through whom God the Messiah speaks as if it were He Himself. In fact, they


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