In Genesis 6:7; 7:4, this signifies that man would no longer be led by the Lord, because he had become too sensual. (Arcana Coelestia 573) This also signifies that the ill-effects ofman's proprium weaken greatly when it receives the Lord. (Arcana Coelestia 731)

In Revelation 11:18, this signifies that men cast themselves into hell when they destroy the church in themselves. (Apocalypse Revealed 528)