The edge of the sword in Genesis 34:26 signifies what is false and evil in a state of combat.

(Odkazy: Arcana Coelestia 4501)

4514. 'Jacob said' means the external Ancient Church. This is clear from the representation of 'Jacob' as the Ancient Church, dealt with in 4439. And since the Ancient Church, like every other Church, is external and internal, 'Jacob' in the Word represents the external Church and 'Israel' the internal, 4286.