Dictionary of Bible Themes An overstatement of something, usually relating to its importance or value. People exaggerate because of fear, envy, pride or self-pity. Exaggeration can also be used positively to good effect, for example, in the teaching of Jesus Christ. Numbers 13:32-33Exaggeration of difficulties through fear See also Deuteronomy 1:28; 9:1Job 21:7-10 Exaggeration of the lifestyle of others through envy See also Psalms 73:3-12Job's complaint that the wicked often appear to prosper is stated with exaggeration in order to make his point clear. Ezekiel 27:3Exaggerating one's status or abilities through pride See also Ezekiel 28:2Hosea 12:8 Matthew 8:19 Luke 22:33 Acts 12:21-23 pp Lk 9:57 1 Corinthians 4:8Revelation 3:17 1 Samuel 21:11 Exaggeration of the achievements of others See also 1 Samuel 18:7; 29:5The reference to David as king by the Philistines may be an exaggeration reflecting the great success and popularity of David among the Israelite people. 1 Kings 18:22Exaggeration of troubles through self-pity See also 1 Kings 19:10,14,18Psalms 12:1-2 Songs 5:10-16; 7:1-9 Exaggeration of the appearance of others through admiration These verses represent exaggeration typical in poetic descriptive passages: Matthew 7:3-5Exaggeration used by Jesus Christ as a teaching tool See also Matthew 5:29-30; 7:9-10pp Lk 6:41-42 Matthew 13:33pp Lk 11:11-12 Matthew 19:24pp Lk 13:20 See also pp Mk 10:25 pp Lk 18:25 2357 Christ, parables2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 6121 boasting 6145 deceit 8304 loyalty 8733 envy 8754 fear 8776 lies 8802 pride |
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