In Genesis 33:14, this signifies successive states of preparation for the introduction of good into truth. (Arcana Coelestia 4381)

In Psalm 55:21, this signifies people who simulate good affections to lead others astray. (Apocalypse Explained 537[10])

In Matthew 11:8, this signifies that the Word in its letter is hard and crude, but in its internal sense it is soft and resplendent. (Arcana Coelestia 9372[4])