5074. And it came to pass. That this signifies a new state and the things which follow, is evident from the fact that the expression “it came to pass,” or “it was,” in the Word, involves a new state (see n. 4979, 4999); and that in the original language it serves as a mark of distinction between the series of things which precede and those which follow (see n. 4987); hence it also signifies the things which follow.

4999. And it came to pass. That this signifies a fourth state, may be seen from what was said above (n. 4979, 4987).