'A hole and cleft of a rock,' in scripture, signifies an obscurity and falsity of faith.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 10582)

'Whelp of a lion,' as in Deuteronomy 32:22, signifies the first part of truth, which is affirmation and acknowledgment. 'Whelp of a lion,' as in Genesis 49:9, denotes innocence with might.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 6367)