5609. 'And I will be surety for him' means that in the meantime [the truth of good] will be attached to it [the good of the Church]. This is clear from the meaning of 'being surety for someone' as being responsible for him, as is also evident from what immediately follows, especially from what Judah told Joseph regarding his being surety, Genesis 44:32-33. And because 'being surety' is being responsible for that person, even while on the way the truth of good exists attached to it [the good of the Church].