3497. 'He said, Behold now, I am old' means that the state was reached. This is clear from what has been stated above, in 3492, about the meaning of 'growing old'.

'Haran,' as mentioned in Genesis 12:5, signifies an obscure state.

In Genesis 11:28, this signifies inward idolatrous worship.

In Genesis 28:10, this signifies external good and truth.

In Genesis 29:4, this signifies collateral good of a common stock.

(Referenties: Arcana Coelestia 1367, Genesis 11)