In 2 Kings 1:2; Psalm 38:7; Exodus 15:26; Luke 6:17, this signifies temptations, and corresponds with the state of the man's spirit. (Arcana Coelestia 5711)

In Deuteronomy 7:15, this signifies the evils which assail people in faith separate from charity, and so in a life of evil. (Arcana Coelestia 8364)

In Matthew 4:24, disease or illness signifies various kinds of evils and falsities infesting the church and the human race, which if allowed to continue, would have induced spiritual death. (Arcana Coelestia 8364) 'Pestilence' denotes the vastation of good and truth.

(Odkazy: Arcana Coelestia 7102)

7144. “稻草没有给你的仆人” 表含有真理的记忆知识不再提供给他们. 这从 “稻草”, “没有给” 和 “仆人” 的含义清楚可知: “稻草” 是指记忆知识知识, 就是最笼统的那种 (参看7112节), 这些记忆知识因像能充满真理的容器 (4345, 4383, 5208, 7131节), 故被称为记忆知识, 也就是真理的容器; “没有给” 是指没有提供; “仆人” 是指那些事奉和履行职责的人, 如刚才所述 (7143节).