Pestilence
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)
Scriptural Confirmations # 95
95. 2. From the Prophets
Like as the lion roareth and the young lion over his prey; so shall Jehovah of Hosts come down to fight upon mount Zion and upon the hill thereof. As birds flying, so will Jehovah of Hosts protect Jerusalem; in protecting also He will deliver it; and in passing over He will free it (Isaiah 31:4-5).
Fear not, thou worm, Jacob, and ye men of Israel about to perish, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. Behold, I have made thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth; thou shalt thresh the mountains and beat them small, and make the hills as chaff. Thou shalt disperse that the wind may carry them away; but thou shalt exult in Jehovah, thou shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 41:14-16). Concerning the Last Judgment and the subjugation of the hells. I will open rivers upon the hillsides and place fountains in the midst of the valleys; the wilderness I will make a pool of waters, and the dry land springs of water. I will place in the desert the cedar of Shittah; that they may see and know and attend, and understand together, that the hand of Jehovah hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it (Isaiah 41:18-20). Concerning the New Church and the understanding of truth after that time.
Jehovah shall go forth as a mighty man; as a man of wars He shall stir up zeal: He shall cry, yea, He shall shout aloud; over His enemies He shall prevail (Isaiah 42:13).
