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before the air was piled up high, or the divisions of the heavens given their names; before I chose Mount Zion as my footstool;
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before the present age was planned, or the scheming of its sinners was rejected, or my seal was placed on those who obeyed the Law and laid up a treasure of faithfulness.
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Even then, I decided that since I, and I alone, had created the world, I, and I alone, would bring it to an end."
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Then I asked, "How long a period of time will divide the ages? When will the first age end and the next age begin?"
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He answered, "The interval will be no longer than that between Abraham and Abraham. He was the grandfather of both Jacob and Esau, and when they were born, Jacob was holding Esau's heel.
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Esau represents the end of this age, and Jacob represents the beginning of the new age.
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So, if Jacob's hand is the beginning and Esau's heel is the end, do not try to find a space in between."
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"Lord and Master," I said, "please hear my request.
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On that earlier night you showed me some of the signs of the end; now please show me the rest."
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"Stand up," he said, "and you will hear a very loud voice.
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If the place where you are standing is violently shaken