Figurative (20 Occurrences)

... 3. (a.) Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description. ... Multi-Version Concordance Figurative (20 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/figurative.htm - 12k

Bosom (47 Occurrences)

... 11. (vt) To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ABRAHAM'S BOSOM. booz'-um (kolpos Abraam; kolpoi Abraam): Figurative. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bosom.htm - 26k

Corner-stone (10 Occurrences)

... or imposing buildings, to which importance has been attached in all ages and in many nations, both on account of its actual service and its figurative meaning. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/corner-stone.htm - 13k

Cornerstone (13 Occurrences)

... or imposing buildings, to which importance has been attached in all ages and in many nations, both on account of its actual service and its figurative meaning. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cornerstone.htm - 14k

Bear (425 Occurrences)

... All the other references to bears are figurative; compare 2 Samuel 17:8 Proverbs 17:12; Proverbs 28:15 Isaiah 11:7; Isaiah 59:11 Lamentations 3:10 Daniel 7:5 ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bear.htm - 44k

Tears (58 Occurrences)

... his condition of distress metaphorically as feeding on the bread of tears and having tears to drink (Psalm 80:5; Psalm 42:3). Tears in the figurative sense of ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tears.htm - 27k

Bound (175 Occurrences)

...Figurative: In a figurative sense, to bind heavy and burdensome (extra) so-called religious duties on men (Matthew 23:4). This figurative use of the word in ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bound.htm - 41k

Bind (68 Occurrences)

...Figurative: In a figurative sense, to bind heavy and burdensome (extra) so-called religious duties on men (Matthew 23:4). This figurative use of the word in ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bind.htm - 32k

Adorn (13 Occurrences)

... DRESS. Figurative: In Matthew 12:44 the King James Version the word is translated "garnish" and is used in a figurative sense. It ... biblethesaurus.org/a/adorn.htm - 12k

Generation (150 Occurrences)

... their generations, by their families" (Numbers 1:20); (d) figurative, of the origin and early history of created things: "The generations of the heavens and of ... biblethesaurus.org/g/generation.htm - 44k

Dark (234 Occurrences)

... The prophets are fond of employing this genre of literary production; in their hands the mashal becomes a figurative or allegorical discourse (compare Ezekiel ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dark.htm - 44k

Lion (92 Occurrences)

... 3. Figurative: Lions are mentioned in the Bible for their strength (Judges 14:18), boldness (2 Samuel 17:10), ferocity (Psalm 7:2), and stealth (Psalm 10:9 ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lion.htm - 46k

Clean (298 Occurrences)

... The physical, ritual, ethical, spiritual, figurative uses continually overlap, especially the last four. 1. Physical: The physical use is infrequent: "Wash. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/clean.htm - 44k

Conversion (1 Occurrence)

... and Hiphil forms, to the return from the captivity (Isaiah 1:27 Jeremiah 29:14; Jeremiah 30:3 Ezekiel 16:53 Zephaniah 2:7). (3) In the figurative, ethical or ... biblethesaurus.org/c/conversion.htm - 21k

Except (236 Occurrences)

... (WEY YLT RSV NIV). Matthew 13:34 All this Jesus spoke to the people in figurative language, and except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them, (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/except.htm - 35k

Armor (53 Occurrences)

...Figurative: In the highly metaphorical language of the prophets it stands for war and its attendant calamities (Jeremiah 50:35-37 Ezekiel 21:28). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/armor.htm - 41k

Arms (166 Occurrences)

...Figurative: In the highly metaphorical language of the prophets it stands for war and its attendant calamities (Jeremiah 50:35-37 Ezekiel 21:28). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/arms.htm - 56k

Body (562 Occurrences)

... 2. In the New Testament: "Body" in the New Testament is largely used in a figurative sense, either as indicating the "whole man" (Romans 6:12 Hebrews 10:5), or ... biblethesaurus.org/b/body.htm - 59k

Nothing (769 Occurrences)

... Matthew 13:34 All this Jesus spoke to the people in figurative language, and except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them, (WEY ASV BBE RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nothing.htm - 40k

Parable (52 Occurrences)

... spiritual truth. These features differentiate it from other and similar figurative narratives as also from actual history. The similarity ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parable.htm - 38k

Cloud (119 Occurrences)

...Figurative Uses. ... Joel 2:2 foretells the coming of locusts as "a day of clouds and thick darkness" which is both literal and figurative. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cloud.htm - 51k

Lutheran

... The nouns baptisma and baptismos do not occur in the Septuagint; the verb baptizo occurs only in four places, and in two of them in a figurative sense (2 Kings ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lutheran.htm - 35k

Lapse (9 Occurrences)

... fading; as, a lapse in judgment; an unobserved or imperceptible progress or passing away; -- restricted usually to immaterial things, or to figurative uses. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lapse.htm - 10k

West (110 Occurrences)

... WEST. (1) Usually (yam), "sea" because the Mediterranean lies to the West of Palestine; not usually in figurative expressions; but compare Hosea 11:10. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/west.htm - 42k

Wages (52 Occurrences)

... those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless" (Malachi 3:5). (6) Misthos means either in a literal or figurative sense "pay for ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wages.htm - 28k

Interpretation (45 Occurrences)

... There are, indeed, figurative or metaphorical uses of the word as of other words, but the figurative is that of immersion, like our "immersed in cares ... biblethesaurus.org/i/interpretation.htm - 57k

Footstool (16 Occurrences)

... FOOTSTOOL. foot'-stool (kebhes; hupopodion, "trodden on"): The 15 Scripture references to this term may be classified as literal or figurative. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/footstool.htm - 14k

Finger (35 Occurrences)

... way the law of Yahweh was to be kept: "Bind them (my commandments) upon thy fingers; write them upon the tablet of thy heart" (Proverbs 7:3). Figurative: In 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/f/finger.htm - 22k

Fisher (1 Occurrence)

... Besides its literal sense (Luke 5:2), this word is also applied by our Lord to his disciples in a figurative sense (Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fisher.htm - 10k

Teeth (50 Occurrences)

... from malta`ah (only in Psalm 58:6), literally "the biter," "crusher," "molar," "jaw-teeth," "great teeth" (Job 29:17 m; Joel 1:6)). Figurative: The word is ... biblethesaurus.org/t/teeth.htm - 25k

Radiant (14 Occurrences)

... ra'-di-ant (nahar, "to sparkle" ie (figurative) be cheerful; hence (from the sheen of a running stream), to flow, ie (figurative) assemble; flow (together), be ... biblethesaurus.org/r/radiant.htm - 12k

Doctrine (52 Occurrences)

... The nouns baptisma and baptismos do not occur in the Septuagint; the verb baptizo occurs only in four places, and in two of them in a figurative sense (2 Kings ... biblethesaurus.org/d/doctrine.htm - 57k

Die (401 Occurrences)

... occurs once (John 11:21), and apollumi, "to destroy" (John 18:14); in Acts 25:16 (Textus Receptus) we have eis apoleian, "to destruction." Figurative Use: The ... biblethesaurus.org/d/die.htm - 42k

Primogeniture

... The suggestion of favoritism conveyed by the Hebrew bekhor is manifested in its figurative use: of Israel (Exodus 4:22), of Ephraim (Jeremiah 31:9), of one ... biblethesaurus.org/p/primogeniture.htm - 13k

Pinion (4 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) A feather; a quill. 3. (n.) A wing, literal or figurative. 4. (n.) The joint of bird's wing most remote from the body. 5. (n.) A fetter for the arm. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pinion.htm - 9k

Borne (172 Occurrences)

...Figurative: The words are used in the figurative sense of enduring or taking the consequences of, be it for oneself or as representative for others: one's own ... biblethesaurus.org/b/borne.htm - 38k

Bitterness (37 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) The quality or state of being bitter, sharp, or acrid, in either a literal or figurative sense; implacableness; resentfulness; severity; keenness of ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bitterness.htm - 21k

Bowels (40 Occurrences)

... case of hemorrh oids. (2) Figurative: In figurative language these words denote deep emotions of various kinds. As in physiology ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bowels.htm - 20k

Beginning (187 Occurrences)

...Figurative: in a figurative sense it is used of that which is most excellent, the chief part (Proverbs 1:7); of the most eminent person (Colossians 1:18); the ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beginning.htm - 38k

Baptist (16 Occurrences)

... There are, indeed, figurative or metaphorical uses of the word as of other words, but the figurative is that of immersion, like our "immersed in cares ... biblethesaurus.org/b/baptist.htm - 56k

Captive (123 Occurrences)

...Figurative: Except in Job 42:10 the figurative use of the idea is confined to the New Testament, where reference is made to the triumphal reign of the Lord ... biblethesaurus.org/c/captive.htm - 43k

Causey (1 Occurrence)

...Figurative: In Isaiah 59:7 the word (mecillah) occurs in a figurative sense, so also in Judges 5:20 Proverbs 16:17. WN Stearns. Multi-Version Concordance ... biblethesaurus.org/c/causey.htm - 8k

Choke (6 Occurrences)

...Figurative: It is used in the sense of "to strangle" "smother," "suffocate," as if by depriving of breath, in describing the fate of the young grain growing in ... biblethesaurus.org/c/choke.htm - 9k

Churches (39 Occurrences)

... The seven angels of the seven churches (Revelation 1:20) received seven letters, figurative letters, and therefore it would seem that the seven angels are also ... biblethesaurus.org/c/churches.htm - 20k

Chirp (3 Occurrences)

... from the Iower world"; hence, for "peep" of the King James Version in Isaiah 8:19 we have "chirp"-"wizards, that chirp and that mutter." Figurative: We have ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chirp.htm - 8k

Causeway (2 Occurrences)

...Figurative: In Isaiah 59:7 the word (mecillah) occurs in a figurative sense, so also in Judges 5:20 Proverbs 16:17. WN Stearns. Multi-Version Concordance ... biblethesaurus.org/c/causeway.htm - 9k

Allegory (6 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A figurative discourse, in which the principal subject is described by another subject; a parable. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/allegory.htm - 14k

Angels (99 Occurrences)

... The seven angels of the seven churches (Revelation 1:20) received seven letters, figurative letters, and therefore it would seem that the seven angels are also ... biblethesaurus.org/a/angels.htm - 38k

Sayings (134 Occurrences)

... The prophets are fond of employing this genre of literary production; in their hands the mashal becomes a figurative or allegorical discourse (compare Ezekiel ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sayings.htm - 41k

Sun (1708 Occurrences)

... SUN (2). (Figurative): Poetical conceptions for the sun are frequently found in the Scriptures, though the strictly figurative expressions are not common. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sun.htm - 14k

Seven (404 Occurrences)

... The seven angels of the seven churches (Revelation 1:20) received seven letters, figurative letters, and therefore it would seem that the seven angels are also ... biblethesaurus.org/s/seven.htm - 42k

Swine (15 Occurrences)

...Figurative: We find the following figurative references to swine: "The boar out of the wood doth ravage it, And the wild beasts of the field feed on it" (ie on ... biblethesaurus.org/s/swine.htm - 15k

Famine (99 Occurrences)

... fam'-in (ra`abh; limos): 1. Natural Causes 2. Famines Mentioned 3. Divine Relations 4. Figurative Uses The common Old Testament word for "famine" is ra`abh; re ... biblethesaurus.org/f/famine.htm - 49k

Blood (435 Occurrences)

... et al.); in the New Testament for the blood of an animal, the atoning blood of Christ, and in both Old Testament and New Testament in a figurative sense for ... biblethesaurus.org/b/blood.htm - 54k

Chariot (102 Occurrences)

... of Solomon and Later Kings 4. Chariots of the Assyrians 5. Chariots of Chaldeans, Persians, Greeks 6. In the New Testament 7. Figurative Use LITERATURE 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chariot.htm - 55k

Phylactery

... evil: an aid within toward the keeping of the Law, a guard without against the approach of evil; a degradation of an Old Testament figurative and idealistic ... biblethesaurus.org/p/phylactery.htm - 13k

Children

... WN Stearns Figurative: Child is the English Versions of the Bible rendering of the Greek teknon. The corresponding Hebrew words ... biblethesaurus.org/c/children.htm - 62k

Crimes (22 Occurrences)

... In the New Testament, with both the literal and the figurative application, we find porneia, and porneuo (Matthew 5:32; Matthew 15:19 John 8:41 Acts 15:20 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crimes.htm - 44k

Crime (45 Occurrences)

... In the New Testament, with both the literal and the figurative application, we find porneia, and porneuo (Matthew 5:32; Matthew 15:19 John 8:41 Acts 15:20 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crime.htm - 51k

Oil (281 Occurrences)

... As a Cosmetic (3) As a Medicine (4) As a Food (5) As an Illuminant (6) In Religious Rites (a) Consecration (b) Offerings (c) Burials 4. Figurative Uses Shemen ... biblethesaurus.org/o/oil.htm - 60k

Horse (62 Occurrences)

... made to ride for punishment. 6. (n.) Anything, actual or figurative, on which one rides as on a horse; a hobby. 7. (n.) A mass of ... biblethesaurus.org/h/horse.htm - 37k

Child (355 Occurrences)

... WN Stearns Figurative: Child is the English Versions of the Bible rendering of the Greek teknon. The corresponding Hebrew words ... biblethesaurus.org/c/child.htm - 51k

Spoke (799 Occurrences)

... (WEB DBY WBS RSV NIV). Mark 4:34 But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/spoke.htm - 33k

Rock (176 Occurrences)

... same way with tsur in Psalm 114:8: "Who turned the rock (tsur) into a pool of water; The flint (callamish) into a fountain of waters." 2. Figurative: (1) Some ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rock.htm - 49k

Wild (147 Occurrences)

... in view of the parallel "boar": "The boar out of the wood doth ravage it, and the wild beasts of the field feed on it," ie on the vine (figurative) brought out ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wild.htm - 50k

Sodomite (1 Occurrence)

... Finally is asserted (8) the intercessory work of Christ, which, though not explained, seems to be a figurative presentation of his idea that men are blessed ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sodomite.htm - 101k

Bedstead (1 Occurrence)

... The words mishkabh and miTTah came to have a figurative meaning signifying the final resting-place; and `eres used of the "bedstead" of the King of Og ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bedstead.htm - 18k

Bedchamber (6 Occurrences)

... The words mishkabh and miTTah came to have a figurative meaning signifying the final resting-place; and `eres used of the "bedstead" of the King of Og ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bedchamber.htm - 20k

Eye (145 Occurrences)

... (2) Figurative: The eye of the heart or mind, the organ of spiritual perception, which may be enlightened or opened (Psalm 119:18). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eye.htm - 54k

Priesthood (30 Occurrences)

... Finally is asserted (8) the intercessory work of Christ, which, though not explained, seems to be a figurative presentation of his idea that men are blessed ... biblethesaurus.org/p/priesthood.htm - 40k

Circumcision (98 Occurrences)

... (Seecommentaries on Romans and Galatians.) 4. Figurative Uses: In a few suggestive passages we find a figurative application of the term. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/circumcision.htm - 53k

Bed (142 Occurrences)

... The words mishkabh and miTTah came to have a figurative meaning signifying the final resting-place; and `eres used of the "bedstead" of the King of Og ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bed.htm - 52k

Aqueduct (4 Occurrences)

... sis'-tern: Use of Terms 1. General 2. Wells or Cylindrical Cisterns 3. Private Cisterns 4. Public Cisterns 5. Pools and Aqueducts 6. Figurative Uses LITERATURE ... biblethesaurus.org/a/aqueduct.htm - 23k

Cistern (21 Occurrences)

... sis'-tern: Use of Terms 1. General 2. Wells or Cylindrical Cisterns 3. Private Cisterns 4. Public Cisterns 5. Pools and Aqueducts 6. Figurative Uses LITERATURE ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cistern.htm - 29k

Colors (12 Occurrences)

... 30:32). In Jude 1:23 "spotted" means "defiled." Figurative: For figurative uses, see under separate colors. LITERATURE. Perrot and ... biblethesaurus.org/c/colors.htm - 36k

Names (133 Occurrences)

... New Testament NAMES OF GOD 1. God 2. Lord 3. Descriptive and Figurative Names LITERATURE I. Introduction: To an extent beyond the appreciation of modern and ... biblethesaurus.org/n/names.htm - 101k

Well (2882 Occurrences)

... sis'-tern: Use of Terms 1. General 2. Wells or Cylindrical Cisterns 3. Private Cisterns 4. Public Cisterns 5. Pools and Aqueducts 6. Figurative Uses LITERATURE ... biblethesaurus.org/w/well.htm - 39k

Color (18 Occurrences)

... 30:32). In Jude 1:23 "spotted" means "defiled." Figurative: For figurative uses, see under separate colors. LITERATURE. Perrot and ... biblethesaurus.org/c/color.htm - 39k

Pool (25 Occurrences)

... sis'-tern: Use of Terms 1. General 2. Wells or Cylindrical Cisterns 3. Private Cisterns 4. Public Cisterns 5. Pools and Aqueducts 6. Figurative Uses LITERATURE ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pool.htm - 40k

Serpent (40 Occurrences)

... 4. Figurative: Most of the Biblical references to serpents are of a figurative nature, and they usually imply poisonous qualities. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/serpent.htm - 46k