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1. hermeneutics.stackexchange.com › questions › 71509Did Jesus mix metaphors? - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange

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   Nov 28, 2021 · If you wanted a biblical example of Jesus mixing his metaphors, you should have quoted what he said in John's gospel account: "I am the light of the world... I am the way, the truth and the life" (John chapter 8); "I am the door of the sheep... I am the good shepherd...

2. www.bibles.net › metaphors-for-the-church-in-the-bibleMetaphors for the Church in the Bible and Why They're ...

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   The Bible Gives Us Many Metaphors for the Church. When the New Testament authors start talking about the church and its members, they push this mixing of metaphors into hyperdrive, like hitting the turbo button on a racehorse. Paul talks about being baptized into a body, as if one could be immersed into a torso.

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4. 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).

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   Apr 16, 2018 · But in the tenth chapter the writer of the Gospel of John goes all out and has Jesus using not just a metaphor but a mixed metaphor. For in chapter 10, we read that Jesus declared: “I AM the Gate. The gate through which the sheep must pass.” and then mixes it up by saying, “I AM the Good Shepherd.”

6. www.equippedservant.com › blog › mastering-metaphorMastering Biblical Metaphors, Hyperbole, and Irony: A ...

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   Nov 2, 2024 · Master literary devices like metaphors, hyperbole, and irony to release the power of biblical interpretation. With this practical, step-by-step guide, you can learn how to navigate complex biblical language, understand deeper spiritual truths, and transform your Scripture reading from bewildering to breathtaking.

7. trustinthebible.com › examples-of-figurative12 Examples of Figurative Language in the Bible

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   In this article, we’ll explore 12 examples of figurative language found in the Bible, each shedding light on its teachings and narratives. These devices include simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, anthropomorphism, symbolism, allegory, parable, irony, euphemism, oxymoron, and synecdoche.

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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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   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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   Is it a sin to mix metaphors?

   • It's not a sin to mix your metaphors (in case you're wondering). As for the suggestion you offer in your closing sentence, Jesus himself says he is the good shepherd, his sheep knowing his voice and following him. They will not follow hired under-shepherds (John 10:1-5).

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   What is a metaphor in the New Testament?

   • The New Testament epistolary writers also used metaphor. Paul likens the Christian life to running a race (Galatians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 9:24) and uses wages as a metaphor for the consequences of sin (Romans 6:23). He calls the church the body of Christ (e.g., 1 Corinthians 12:27).

   What are some examples of metaphor in the Bible?

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   Why do prophets use metaphors?

   • Each metaphor provides a truth to ponder about who God is. The books of the prophets also frequently employ metaphor, as God and the prophets attempt to explain to the people of Israel the reality of their situation, their relationship to God, and often their sin, as in the examples below:

   What are some examples of metaphor in the Bible?

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   Are metaphors given at different times?

   • For the examples from John 8, 10 and 15, these were metaphors given at different times. There's no problem with describing something in different ways. In the example I gave, it whas the proximal temporal sequence that made it sound (to me) like a single statement in two parts, with a switch of metaphors midway.

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9. tellingthetruth.org › daily-devotional › mixed-metaphorsMixed metaphors - Telling the Truth

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   Jul 14, 2024 · John recorded a fine mixed metaphor when he wrote about an angel saying to him, “Come with me! I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb” ( Revelation 21:9 ). We have no way of knowing what John expected to see, but the angel, he tells us, “showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God” (21:10).