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Richard D

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Reply to Richard D (Reply #8)

Fri Feb 21, 2025, 10:40 PM

Feb 2025

. . . Israel was the name given to Jacob. From Jacob's lineage came Jesus. So in this prayer, I do not believe it is only for the country of Israel nor Jews, but for all.

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