Arcana Coelestia#4216
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.
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.