Short (5-20 mins)
Biblical StudiesOld TestamentNew Testament
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Metaphor in Biblical Poetry
Theologian
BibleProject
Duration
5.12
Uploaded to YouTube
7 September 2018
Added to Database
13 November 2025
YouTube description
Understanding how metaphors are used in the Bible is an essential tool for reading biblical poetry. Anytime someone describes one thing to describe another thing, they are using metaphorical thinking whether they realize it or not. Metaphors are everywhere in the Bible and in our everyday speech. In this video, we’ll explore this crucial aspect of biblical language.
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