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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5409 metaphor
5409 metaphor
5409 metaphor
An image which suggests similarities between two different ideas, without implying that they are identical. Scripture uses metaphors extensively, as a way of illustrating aspects of its teaching.
Examples of metaphors for God
Father Dt 32:6; Isa 64:8; Mal 2:10; Eph 4:6
Rock Dt 32:4 See also 1Sa 2:2; 2Sa 22:2; Ps 62:2; Ps 78:35
Shepherd Ps 23:1 See also Ps 28:9; Ps 80:1; Eze 34:11-16
Examples of metaphors for Jesus Christ
Bread of life Jn 6:35-51
Light of the world Jn 8:12; Jn 9:5
Examples of metaphors for the Holy Spirit
Counsellor Jn 14:16,26; Jn 15:26; Jn 16:7
Breath Ge 2:7; Job 32:8; Job 33:4; Job 34:14
Wind Jn 3:8
Examples of metaphors for the church
Bride Rev 19:7; Rev 21:2-9; Rev 22:17
Household of God Eph 2:19; 1Ti 3:15
Body of Christ Ro 12:4; 1Co 12:12-27; Eph 1:22-23; Col 1:24
See also
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
