The Discovery of Genesis (68 page)

It will be noted in the old writing that
eight
. itself, characteristically divides into mirror images, or
, for example; and therefore significantly has become a symbol of
division or separation.
This is well demonstrated in the older forms of
as
; or
as
.

The new way of life touched many areas. The descendants of Noah must
exchange or barter
. Note the
eight
spread far apart to accommodate an
older brother
, who possibly became the spokesman for the family. This figure is incorporated into a larger character meaning
to speak, to tell
. This word may have grown out of lengthy
exchange
of
words
made necessary in business affairs.