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   Nov 28, 2021 · So, the answer to your question is that the example you give in Matthew 9:36-39 is not really Jesus mixing his metaphors because he only states one metaphor. Matthew wrote the other one. But given how much Jesus mixed his metaphors as in those examples in John's account above, the answer is "Yes, Jesus frequently mixed his metaphors."

2. www.dbu.edu › jesus-and-metaphorsJesus and Metaphors | Dr. Philip Irving Mitchell | Dallas ...

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   Jesus and Metaphors. John 6:35: "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry." John 8:12: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 10:11: "I am the good shepherd.

3. www.thymindoman.com › matthew-1310-17-bht-whyMatthew 13:10-17 BHT: Why Jesus Teaches in Metaphors

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   Jun 22, 2020 · A translation where Jesus talks about why he teaches using metaphors and other symbolic tools, like stories, etc. An addition to the BHT, where Jesus tells his followers why he often teaches in story format, parable, allegory, analogy, symbol, or metaphor, instead of directly and literally. 10 The followers of Jesus came to him and asked ...

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5. www.catholic.com › magazine › online-editionWas Jesus Inconsistent with His Use of Metaphors?

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   Still, what really puts the nail in the coffin of the metaphor-only presumption is what Jesus did at the Last Supper. Jesus said he was a good shepherd, but he never gave the apostles a herdsman and said, “This is me.”. Christ said that he was the light, but he never presented a flame to his disciples and declared, “This flame is my flesh

6. www.gotquestions.org › metaphor-in-the-BibleWhat are some examples of metaphor in the Bible?

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   Sep 5, 2024 · The Bible uses metaphor to help us make connections that allow us to understand deeper truths. Jesus often used metaphors to make statements about Himself, as in the examples below: Jesus said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). This confused some people. “The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his ...

7. www.sermoncentral.com › sermons › how-jesusHow Jesus Successfully Used Metaphors - SermonCentral

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   Oct 18, 2000 · 1. Jesus knew that people often learn best when they are able to move from what is known (familiar) to what is unknown (unfamiliar). By using metaphors Jesus showed that He was the master teacher by using comparisons and contrasts of things that were familiar to His audience. He made the complex simple and easy to understand. 2.

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   Did Jesus mix his metaphors?

   • So, the answer to your question is that the example you give in Matthew 9:36-39 is not really Jesus mixing his metaphors because he only states one metaphor. Matthew wrote the other one. But given how much Jesus mixed his metaphors as in those examples in John's account above, the answer is "Yes, Jesus frequently mixed his metaphors."

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   Why did Jesus use metaphors?

   • When Jesus made these statements about himself, he tapped into the particular power of metaphors. He compared himself to bread, to a shepherd, to light, to a vine because such likeness allowed him to say complex things in a fairly simple manner. Paul Ricouer has noted that metaphors have a "surplus of meaning."

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   Are metaphors common in the Bible?

   • The Bible writers and Jesus often mixed metaphors and the OP has listed a prime example. Here is another example from the writing of Paul in 1 Cor 3 - Even in the sayings of Jesus, metaphor proliferate, and are so common that those familiar with the Bible language stop noticing them. Here is a sample:

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   What does a metaphor mean in the Bible?

   • It also implies a sense of connectedness, even a sense of extension. In this manner, Jesus' disciples do not do works of their own power; instead, they must receive strength and ability from the source. The metaphor also suggests an extension of appearance: the vine and its branches are one, until a branch is cut off.

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   Why did Jesus say 'I am the light of the world'?

   • “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). Jesus did not mean He literally gave light to the world, like the sun. Instead, He pointed to His role of driving back spiritual darkness and illuminating the way of life and truth. “I am the door of the sheep” (John 10:7). This metaphor has several layers.

   What are some examples of metaphor in the Bible?

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   What does a metaphor tell us about Jesus' disciples?

   • Such a metaphor tells us that the disciples' life is not static. It also implies a sense of connectedness, even a sense of extension. In this manner, Jesus' disciples do not do works of their own power; instead, they must receive strength and ability from the source.

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9. phrasedictionary.org › metaphors-for-jesus25 Metaphors for Jesus - Phrase Dictionary

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   Dec 25, 2022 · Metaphors for Jesus. 1. The Bread of Life. Meaning: Jesus is compared to bread in the Bible because he is the source of spiritual nourishment for believers. In a Sentence: In John 6:35, Jesus says, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”. 2.