2941. 'And Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham' means the state of their receptivity. This is clear from the meaning of 'answering', when assent is being given, as receptivity, as is also evident from what follows shortly. Ephron is here called 'the Hittite' in order that he may represent the spiritual Church as its head and chief.

'Hebron' represents the Lord's spiritual church in the land of Canaan. It also represents the church as to good.

(Odkazy: Arcana Coelestia 2909)