4 〈And the waning〉 which takes place in the first portal in its season, till one hundred and seventy-seven days are accomplished: reckoned according to weeks, twenty-five (weeks) and two days. (ENO) 5 She falls behind the sun and the order of the stars exactly five days in the course of one period, and when this place which thou seest has been traversed. (ENO) 6 Such is the picture and sketch of every luminary which Uriel the archangel, who is their leader, showed unto me. (ENO)
Book of Enoch 79:4–6
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Book of Enoch 74:6–8
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Book of Enoch 78:14–16
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Book of Enoch 74:1–3
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Book of Enoch 73:7–8
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Book of Enoch 74:16–17
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Book of Enoch 72:12–14
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Book of Enoch 72:18–20
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Book of Enoch 82:8–10
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