4010. And he set a way of three days between himself and Jacob. That this signifies that their state was altogether separated, is evident from the signification of “setting a way,” as being to be separated; from the signification of “three,” as being what is last, complete, or the end (see n. 1825, 2788), and thus altogether separated; and from the signification of “days,” as being states (n. 23, 487, 488, 493, 893, 2788, 3462).

3462. And it came to pass in that day. That this signifies that state, is evident from the signification of “day,” as being state (see n. 23, 487, 488, 493, 893, 2788); here, the state of the doctrine which is treated of.