Donkeys signify things relating to the intelligence of the sensual man; and camels, the things of intelligence in the natural man. (Isaiah 30:6, 7)

In Genesis 12:16, donkeys signify earthly knowledge. (Arcana Coelestia 1486)

In 1 Samuel 9:3, donkeys signify the Lord's preparation for His natural life on Earth. (Arcana Coelestia 2781[5])

In Luke 19:28, 41, a donkey and the foal of an donkey signify the natural man as to good and truth.

(参考: Apocalypse Explained 654)

9250. “作暴力的见证” 表不可肯定诸如违反仁之良善的那类事物. 这从 “见证” 和 “暴力” 的含义清楚可知:

“见证” 是指确认 (参看4197, 8908节);

“暴力” 是指对仁之良善的摧毁 (6353节), 因此,

“暴力的见证” 表示肯定违反仁之良善的事物.