3723. And Jacob rose up early in the morning. That this signifies a state of enlightenment, is evident from the signification of “rising in the morning early,” as being a state of enlightenment (see n. 3458); for when mention is made in the Word of “arising,” it implies somewhat of elevation (n. 2401, 2785, 2912, 2927, 3171); and “morning” signifies the coming of heavenly light. Thus in the present case the signification is elevation from obscurity into light, consequently a state of enlightenment.

3171. And they rose up in the morning. That this signifies a degree of elevation, appears from the signification of “rising up,” as involving elevation (see n. 2401, 2785, 2912, 2927); and from the signification of “morning,” as being the Lord, also His kingdom, and likewise a state of peace thence derived (see n. 2405, 2780). The natural is said to be “elevated” when spiritual things are appropriated to it; for all elevation is from things spiritual and celestial, as by these man is elevated toward heaven, thus nearer to the Lord.