3668. And will make thee fruitful and multiply thee. That this signifies the derivative goods and truths, is evident from the mention of “being fruitful,” as having reference to good; and of “being multiplied,” as having reference to truth (n. 43, 55, 913, 983, 2846, 2847).

2847. In multiplying I will multiply. That this signifies the derivations of truth therefrom, is evident from the predication of “being multiplied,” as being concerning truth; here therefore as meaning the derivations of truth from affection, as was said just above. (That being “fructified” is predicated of good, and being “multiplied,” of truth, may be seen above, n. 43, 55, 913, 983)