3172. And he said, Send me away unto my lord. That this signifies the affection of conjunction, is evident from the general sense which results from the internal sense of the words; for his desiring to be sent to his lord was of affection, in order that the affection of truth, which is “Rebekah,” might be conjoined; for the betrothal, that is the initiation, was already accomplished; the affection of conjunction being that which is here signified.