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)

7103. “埃及王对他们说” 表来自那些沉浸于虚假之人的回答. 这从 “说” 的含义和法老的代表清楚可知: 当法老对摩西和亚伦说时, “说” 是指相反的思维, 如前所述 (7094节), 因而是指包含在回答中的思维; 法老, 或 “埃及王” 是指虚假的记忆知识 (6651, 6679, 6683, 6692节), 因而是指那些沉浸于虚假的人.