In Deuteronomy 21:12, to pare the nails signifies to purify external falsities or that natural truth purified from falsities is adopted by good. (Arcana Coelestia 3703[16])

In Daniel 4:33, this signifies to become very sensuous. (Arcana Coelestia 1029[6])

479. 'Calling the name' or 'calling by name' means in the Word knowing a person's character, as shown already. Here it means knowing the character of the Most Ancient Church, which was as follows: Man was taken from the ground, that is, was regenerated by the Lord, for Adam is the ground; afterwards when he became celestial, he was above others Man by virtue of faith inherent in love to the Lord.