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1. 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 metaphors heavily, especially when talking about Christ. A metaphor claims that one thing is another thing. (This is a little different from a simile, which is an explicit comparison using the word like or as.) However, it’s understood that, when metaphor is employed, the two entities are not literally the same.

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   • What is Antithetical Parallelism in Hebrew Poetry

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

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   Let’s dive in and begin our study of the examples of figurative language in the Bible. Examples of Figurative Language in the Bible #1. Simile. Simile, a comparison using “like” or “as”, is frequently employed in the Bible to vividly illustrate similarities between disparate entities. Example:

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4. claudemariottini.com › 2010/08/10 › metaphors-andMetaphors and Similes in the Book of Hosea | Dr. Claude ...

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   Aug 10, 2010 · The Bible is full of metaphors and similes. A metaphor is a comparison between two objects or ideas. For instance, when the Psalmist makes a distinction between the righteous and the wicked (Psalm 1), he compares the righteous to a “tree planted by streams of water” and the wicked to “chaff that the wind drives away.”

5. 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. June 22, 2020 June 22, 2020 Bryce Haymond 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.

6. www.toughquestionsanswered.org › 2016/05/13 › howHow Should We Understand Metaphorical Attributes of God?

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   May 13, 2016 · Even so, they do evoke a response to Him (while metaphysical descriptions often do not). Hence, metaphors are frequently used in the Bible because God wants a response from us. For example, compare the evocative power of a metaphorical vs. a metaphysical statement about God: Metaphysical: God is the uncaused Cause of our being.

7. digitalbible.ca › article-page › modern-topics-whatExploring Biblical Metaphors: Deeper Meanings ... - Digital Bible

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   The Bible, with its rich literary and historical tapestry, utilizes various metaphors, parables, and allegories to convey complex spiritual truths, mo...

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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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   Does the Bible use metaphors?

   • The Bible uses metaphors heavily, especially when talking about Christ. A metaphor claims that one thing is another thing. (This is a little different from a simile, which is an explicit comparison using the word like or as.) However, it’s understood that, when metaphor is employed, the two entities are not literally the same.

   What are some examples of metaphor in the Bible?

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   Why did biblical writers use metaphors?

   • The Biblical writers used metaphors to make their writing more interesting or more accessible to their audience. In general, they used ideas and examples taken from the everyday experience of their audience to convey truths about God and about life. A simile is related to metaphors.

   Metaphors and Similes in the Book of Hosea | Dr. Claude

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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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   What Psalms have metaphors?

   • The psalms are full of metaphors. Psalm 23:1 famously states, “The Lord is my shepherd.” Psalm 18:2 contains multiple metaphors: “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Each metaphor provides a truth to ponder about who God is.

   What are some examples of metaphor in the Bible?

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   What is an example of a metaphor?

   • Example: Jesus says in John 10:7, “I am the door of the sheep.” This metaphorical statement underscores Jesus’s pivotal role as the exclusive means of access to salvation and protection for believers, emphasizing the intimacy of the relationship between Christ and His followers.

   12 Examples of Figurative Language in the Bible

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9. voice.bibleodyssey.org › articles › marriageMarriage Metaphors in the Prophets - Bible Odyssey

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   The Hebrew prophets sometimes imagine the relationship between God and Israel, his chosen people, to be that of husband and wife. At a simple level this may seem inoffensive, but the way the metaphor is used and the terms in which it is expressed have caused unease for some readers and outright condemnation from others.