340. That the words “I have gotten a man, Jehovah” signify that with such as are called “Cain” faith is recognized and acknowledged as a thing by itself, is evident from what was said at the beginning of this chapter. Previously, they had been as it were ignorant of what faith is, because they had a perception of all the things of faith. But when they began to make a distinct doctrine of faith, they took the things they had a perception of and reduced them into doctrine, calling it “I have gotten a man, Jehovah” as if they had found out something new; and thus what was before inscribed on the heart became a mere matter of knowing. In ancient times they gave every new thing a name, and in this way set forth the things involved in the names. Thus the signification of the name Ishmael is explained by the saying, “Jehovah hath heard her affliction” (Genesis 16:11); that of Reuben, by the expression, “Jehovah hath looked upon my affliction” (Genesis 29:32); the name Simeon, by the saying, “Jehovah hath heard that I was less dear” (Genesis 29:33); and that of Judah by, “This time will I praise Jehovah” (Genesis 29:35); and an altar built by Moses was called, “Jehovah my banner” (Exodus 17:15). In like manner the doctrine of faith is here denominated “I have gotten a man, Jehovah” or “Cain.”