Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Deuteronomy 32:6Examples of metaphors for God Isaiah 64:8Father Malachi 2:10Ephesians 4:6Deuteronomy 32:4See also Rock 1 Samuel 2:22 Samuel 22:2Psalms 62:2; 78:35 Psalms 23:1 See also Shepherd Psalms 28:9; 80:1 Ezekiel 34:11-16John 6:35-51Examples of metaphors for Jesus Christ Bread of life John 10:11,14Good shepherd John 8:12; 9:5Light of the world John 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7Examples of metaphors for the Holy Spirit Counsellor Genesis 2:7Job 32:8; 33:4; 34:14Breath John 3:8Wind Revelation 19:7; 21:2-9; 22:17Examples of metaphors for the church Bride Ephesians 2:191 Timothy 3:15Household of God Romans 12:41 Corinthians 12:12-27Body of Christ Ephesians 1:22-23Colossians 1:24See also 1040 God, fatherhood1215 God, feminine descriptions1220 God as shepherd1240 God, the Rock1670 symbols2203 Christ, titles of2315 Christ as Lamb2330 Christ as shepherd3120 Holy Spirit, descriptions5438 parables7020 church, the |
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