The Bible Project - Metaphor in Biblical Poetry

Updated June 17 2025 In The BibleProject

The Bible Project - Metaphor in Biblical Poetry. 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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