3076. 'And so it was, before he had finished speaking' means the realization of what he willed. This is clear from what immediately follows, that is to say, that every single thing took place as he prayed it would, or was realized as he willed it. For 'speaking' means willing, see 2626, 3037.

In Genesis 12:9, 13:1, this symbolizes a state of clarity. (Arcana Coelestia 1458)

(Referenties: Arcana Coelestia 9642)