1240. Verse 25. And unto Eber were born two sons; the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. Eber was the first institutor of the second Ancient Church, and by him this church is signified; unto him “were born two sons,” by whom are signified the two kinds of worship, namely, internal and external. His two sons were called “Peleg” and “Joktan;” by “Peleg” is signified the internal worship of that church, and by “Joktan” its external worship; “for in his days was the earth divided,” signifies that a new church ¹ then arose, “the earth” here as before signifying the church; “his brother’s name was Joktan” signifies the external worship of that church.

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