5231. And put me in custody in the house of the prince of the guards. That this signifies rejection by the things which are primary for interpretation, is also evident from what was unfolded above (n. 5083, 5084), where similar words occur.

5083. And he put them into the custody. That this signifies rejection, is evident from the signification of “putting into custody,” as being rejection; for he who is put into custody is rejected.