The Bible

Matthew 7:9

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

Commentary

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In Genesis 40:15, this signifies falsity, into which one may be rejected. (Arcana Coelestia 5138)

In Genesis 41:14, this signifies a state of vastation and temptation. (Arcana Coelestia 5246)

In Exodus 12:29, this signifies the last place for the falsified truths of faith. (Arcana Coelestia 7950)

In Revelation 18:2, this signifies hell.

(References: Apocalypse Explained 757)

The Bible

Malachi 4:5-6

⁵ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.

⁶ He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse."