5911. And thou shalt be near unto me. That this signifies perpetual conjunction, is evident from the signification of “being near,” as being perpetual conjunction; for by “coming unto Joseph” is signified conjunction (see n. 5909). Therefore to be “near to him,” thus continually nigh him, is perpetual conjunction.

5909. Come down unto me, tarry not. That this signifies sure conjunction, is evident from the signification of “coming down,” or “coming unto me,” as being conjunction; and from the signification of “tarry not,” as being what is sure.