Arcana Coelestia #4216
4216. 'And blessed them' means the resulting joy. This is clear from the meaning of 'blessing' as heartfelt desires for their happiness, dealt with in 3185, and so as giving evidence of joy when one is going away.
4216. 'And blessed them' means the resulting joy. This is clear from the meaning of 'blessing' as heartfelt desires for their happiness, dealt with in 3185, and so as giving evidence of joy when one is going away.