7099. And they said, The God of the Hebrews hath met with us. That this signifies that the God Himself of the church has commanded, is evident from the signification of “the Hebrews,” as being those who are of the church (see n. 6675, 6684, 6738); and from the signification of “meeting,” as being to command (n. 6903).

6903. Jehovah God of the Hebrews hath met with us. That this signifies the Divine of the Lord in the church, and His command, is evident from the signification of “the Hebrews,” as being the church (see n. 5136, 6675, 6684); that “Jehovah God” denotes the Divine of the Lord, is because by “Jehovah” no other is meant in the Word than the the Lord, (n. 1736, 2921; 3023, 3035, 5041, 5663, 6303); and from the signification of “meeting,” as here being a command; for by “meeting” is here meant that He spoke with them, and gave orders. That this is involved in “meeting,” is evident from the fact that it is not further said what He spoke, but His command immediately follows.