4216. And blessed them. That this signifies the consequent joy, is evident from the signification of “blessing,” as being to devoutly wish success and happiness (see n. 3185); thus to testify joy when anyone is going away.

3185. And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her. That this signifies devout wishes from Divine enlightenment, is evident from the signification of “blessing,” in saying farewell to one who is departing, as being devout wishes for success and happiness; that here these were from Divine enlightenment, is evident from what presently follows; and also because enlightenment flows into the natural man through the affection of truth, which is “Rebekah,” when being initiated into good, which is “Isaac.”