2919. The sons of Heth answered Abraham, saying unto him. That this signifies a reciprocal state with those who are of the new church, is evident from the signification of “answering,” when assent is given to that which is asked, as being what is reciprocal; and from the signification of the “sons of Heth,” as being those with whom there is to be a new spiritual church (of which above, n. 2913).