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Ezekiel 23:30

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30 These things shall be done unto thee, for that thou hast played the harlot after the nations, and because thou art polluted with their idols.

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Bear (a baby, or a burden)

  
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Child-bearing being what it is, the spiritual meaning of "bearing" in that context seems to be particularly important, and sheds some light on other uses. Children represent new spiritual ideas or new affections for spiritual things; the Writings say "bearing" a child means "acknowledging" that idea or affection "in action as well as in faith." So it's not just thinking about a new idea or feeling good about something, it's actually going out and doing something about it, to make it real.In a general sense, other uses of "bear" also indicate an active and supportive approach to spiritual things, with actual works being done in pursuit of spiritual issues of various sorts.Like many verbs, the spiritual meaning of "bearing" something depends greatly on context – what it is that's being borne, and why. It is further complicated by the fact that "bearing" in the literal sense can mean anything from putting up with an annoyance to the miracle of pregnancy and birth.

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Donkeys

  

Donkeys signify things relating to the intelligence of the sensual man; and camels, the things of intelligence in the natural man. (Isaiah 30:6, 7)

In Genesis 12:16, donkeys signify earthly knowledge. (Arcana Coelestia 1486)

In 1 Samuel 9:3, donkeys signify the Lord's preparation for His natural life on Earth. (Arcana Coelestia 2781[5])

In Luke 19:28, 41, a donkey and the foal of an donkey signify the natural man as to good and truth.

(Odkazy: Apocalypse Explained 654)