3976. And I will go. That this signifies conjunction with the Divine rational, is evident from the signification of “going;” that is, to his place and to his land (n. 3973); by which is signified a longing for conjunction with the Divine of the rational.

2631. Verse 4. And Abraham circumcised Isaac his son, a son of eight days, as God commanded him. “Abraham circumcised Isaac his son,” signifies the purification of the rational; “a son of eight days,” signifies a beginning and continuance; “as God had commanded him,” signifies according to Divine order.