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Matthew 7:9

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9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

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Hogs

  

In Leviticus 11:7 and Matthew 7:6, this signifies filthy loves of those in the hells of adulterers. (Apocalypse Explained 1044[4]) Swine signify people who love only worldly riches. (Apocalypse Revealed 727)

In Isaiah 65:4, this signifies appropriation of infernal evils. (Apocalypse Explained 659[2]) 'Swine' or 'hogs' correspond to the life of greed and its delight.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 1742)

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Arcana Coelestia #4935

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4935. When made visible that bare arm is bent in varying attitudes that strike terror. When seen bent in the attitude mentioned above it strikes unbelievable terror, since it seems to be able to break bones and marrow to pieces instantaneously. Those who during their lifetime have been afraid of nothing are nevertheless in the next life driven by that arm to feel utterly terrified by it.

  
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