3788. And they said, We cannot, until all the droves are gathered together. That this signifies that they ought to be together, is evident from the signification of “gathering,” as being to be made into a one, that is, to be together, as above (n. 3786); and from the signification of “droves,” as being doctrinal things (n. 3767, 3768). What these words imply may be seen from what was said above (n. 3786, 3787).

3785. And he said, Behold as yet the day is great. That this signifies that the state was now advancing, is evident from the signification of “day,” as being state (n. 23, 487, 488, 493, 893, 2788, 3462); that “Behold as yet it is great,” denotes that it is advancing, is manifest from the series.