Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa ("of a hundred paths") 1.4.1.8

1.4.1.8

tadu haika āhuḥ | ubhayaṃ vā etatpreti sampadyata iti tadu tadātivijñānyamiva pra vo vājā abhidyava iti tannu pretyagna āyāhi vītaya iti tadveti

Now, in reference to this point, some people say, 'Both these (texts) surely result in a "thither."' This, however, is beyond the ordinary understanding: the text, 'forth go your viands, heavenward!' is clearly (directed) away from (the sacrificer); and the text, 'Come hither, Agni, to expand!' is (directed) towards (him).