Figuratively (4 Occurrences)

... Multi-Version Concordance Figuratively (4 Occurrences). ...Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead. (WEB WEY RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/figuratively.htm - 7k

Filth (21 Occurrences)

... The word once translated "filth" in the Old Testament is tso'ah, "excrement" or "dung," elsewhere translated "dung" (Isaiah 4:4, used figuratively of evil ... biblethesaurus.org/f/filth.htm - 17k

Filthiness (16 Occurrences)

... The word once translated "filth" in the Old Testament is tso'ah, "excrement" or "dung," elsewhere translated "dung" (Isaiah 4:4, used figuratively of evil ... biblethesaurus.org/f/filthiness.htm - 16k

Filthy (22 Occurrences)

... The word once translated "filth" in the Old Testament is tso'ah, "excrement" or "dung," elsewhere translated "dung" (Isaiah 4:4, used figuratively of evil ... biblethesaurus.org/f/filthy.htm - 16k

Dust (182 Occurrences)

... 5. (n.) Figuratively, a worthless thing. 6. (n.) Figuratively, a low or mean condition. 7. (n.) Gold dust. 8. (n.) Coined money; cash. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dust.htm - 43k

Go (17871 Occurrences)

... various applications, of the movement of both animate and inanimate beings, by whatever means, and also of the movements of the mind; also figuratively applied ... biblethesaurus.org/g/go.htm - 19k

Key (8 Occurrences)

... Isaiah 22:22). The word is used figuratively of power or authority or office (Isaiah 22:22; Revelation 3:7; Revelation 1:8; Comp. 9:1; 20:1; Comp. ... biblethesaurus.org/k/key.htm - 14k

Blot (23 Occurrences)

... Often figuratively; as, to blot out offenses. ...Figuratively: "To blot out sin" is to forgive sin fully (Psalm 51:1, 9 Acts 3:19 Colossians 2:14). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/blot.htm - 16k

Sow (61 Occurrences)

... wheat. Also used figuratively: To spread abroad; to propagate. 9 ... Also used figuratively: To scatter over; to besprinkle. 10. (vi) To ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sow.htm - 26k

Gate (248 Occurrences)

... framework which closes or opens a passage. Also, figuratively, a means or way of entrance or of exit. 3. (n.) A door, valve, or ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gate.htm - 63k

Faint (76 Occurrences)

... This and its variants come from a root which primarily means "to cover or conceal," therefore "to be dark or obscure," and so, figuratively, "to be faint or ... biblethesaurus.org/f/faint.htm - 38k

Figure (19 Occurrences)

... receive him back," the English Revised Version "in a parable"); metaschematizo, "to change the form or appearance," "to transfer figuratively" (1 Corinthians 4 ... biblethesaurus.org/f/figure.htm - 19k

Quench (14 Occurrences)

... 1. (vt) To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; -- said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quench.htm - 12k

Up (25836 Occurrences)

... 2. (adv.) From a lower to a higher position, literally or figuratively; as, from a recumbent or sitting position; from the mouth, toward the source, of a river ... biblethesaurus.org/u/up.htm - 9k

Life (6001 Occurrences)

... Generally of physical life (Genesis 2:7; Luke 16:25, etc.); also used figuratively (1) for immortality (Hebrews 7:16); (2) conduct or manner of life (Romans 6:4 ... biblethesaurus.org/l/life.htm - 51k

Level (31 Occurrences)

... 4. (n.) Hence, figuratively, a certain position, rank, standard, degree, quality, character, etc., conceived of as in one of several planes of different ... biblethesaurus.org/l/level.htm - 19k

Goat (92 Occurrences)

... a female from the flock" (Leviticus 4:28; Leviticus 5:6). The male or leader of the flock is `attudh; Arabic `atud, "yearling he-goat"; figuratively "chief ones ... biblethesaurus.org/g/goat.htm - 48k

Incense (167 Occurrences)

... 7. (n.) Also used figuratively. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. INCENSE. ... See CENSER. Figuratively, incense was symbolical of ascending prayer. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/incense.htm - 44k

Tribulation (43 Occurrences)

... Hence, figuratively, of straitened circumstances; variously rendered "affliction," "tribulation," "distress" (Deuteronomy 4:30 Job 15:24; Job 30:12 Psalm 4:2 ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tribulation.htm - 24k

Rod (138 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) An instrument of punishment or correction; figuratively, chastisement. 3. (n.) A kind of scepter, or badge of office; hence ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rod.htm - 42k

Edge (150 Occurrences)

... ax, knife, sword, or scythe. Hence, figuratively, that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc. 2. (vt) Any sharp terminating ... biblethesaurus.org/e/edge.htm - 39k

Dung (27 Occurrences)

...Figuratively: Dung was frequently used figuratively to express the idea (a) of worthlessness, especially a perishable article for which no one cares (1 Kings 14 ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dung.htm - 20k

Down (12601 Occurrences)

... 12. (adv.) From a higher to a lower position, literally or figuratively; in a descending direction; from the top of an ascent; from an upright position; to the ... biblethesaurus.org/d/down.htm - 9k

Milk (66 Occurrences)

... for the use of man. Milk is used figuratively as a sign of abundance (Genesis 49:12; Ezek. 25:4; Joel 3:18). It is also a symbol ... biblethesaurus.org/m/milk.htm - 34k

Mantle (35 Occurrences)

... Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope. 2. (n.) Same as Mantling. ... Also used figuratively. 11. (vi) To spread out; -- said of wings. 12. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mantle.htm - 21k

Plunge (4 Occurrences)

... Also used figuratively; as, to plunge a nation into war. 2. (vt) To baptize by immersion. ... Also used figuratively; as, to plunge into debt. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/plunge.htm - 8k

Pit (110 Occurrences)

... or Hades. 6. (n.) A covered deep hole for entrapping wild beasts; a pitfall; hence, a trap; a snare. Also used figuratively. 7. (n ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pit.htm - 41k

Pilot (2 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a difficult or unknown course. ... 7. (vt) Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pilot.htm - 7k

Pearl (5 Occurrences)

... 4. (n.) Hence, figuratively, something resembling a pearl; something very precious. 5. (n.) Nacre, or mother-of-pearl. ... Used also figuratively. 14. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pearl.htm - 10k

Put (13688 Occurrences)

... 6. (vt) To bring to a position or place; to place; to lay; to set; figuratively, to cause to be or exist in a specified relation, condition, or the like; to ... biblethesaurus.org/p/put.htm - 12k

Beast (243 Occurrences)

... 1 Corinthians 9:9). This word is used figuratively of an infuriated multitude (1 Corinthians 15:32; Acts 19:29; Comp. Psalm 22:12 ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beast.htm - 50k

Bray (3 Occurrences)

... Used figuratively of Job's mockers (Job 30:7). (b) "To beat small in a mortar," "to chastise." Proverbs 27:22 refers to a more elaborate process than threshing ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bray.htm - 8k

Cleanse (75 Occurrences)

... Version), renders nearly the same roots, and has the same overlapping phases, as "clean." 1. Physical: Physical cleansing, often figuratively used: "Stripes ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cleanse.htm - 36k

Abyss (11 Occurrences)

... abussos): In classical Greek the word is always an adjective, and is used (1) literally, "very deep," "bottomless"; (2) figuratively, "unfathomable," "boundless ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abyss.htm - 13k

Shower (22 Occurrences)

... shou'-er: (1) rebhibhim, a plural form apparently denoting gentle rain, usually used figuratively, as in Deuteronomy 32:2 Psalm 72:6 Micah 5:7. (2) geshem ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shower.htm - 15k

Stray (12 Occurrences)

... astray. 3. (a.) Figuratively, to wander from the path of duty or rectitude; to err. 4. (vt) To cause to stray. ... estray. Used also figuratively. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stray.htm - 10k

Shadow (72 Occurrences)

... Isaiah 32:2), of a man (Peter, Acts 5:15), of the shadow on the dial (2 Kings 20:9, etc.), of Jonah's gourd (Jonah 4:5 f). It is used also figuratively (1) of ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shadow.htm - 35k

Shield (65 Occurrences)

... 39:9; Nahum 2:3). Used figuratively of God and of earthly princes as the defenders of their people (Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalm 33:20; 84:11). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shield.htm - 28k

Swamp (1 Occurrence)

... 5. (vi) To sink or stick in a swamp; figuratively, to become involved in insuperable difficulties. 6. (vi) To become filled with ... biblethesaurus.org/s/swamp.htm - 7k

Cord (47 Occurrences)

... 55). Figuratively, death is spoken of as the giving way of the tent-cord (Job 4:21. "Is not their tent-cord plucked up?" RV). To ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cord.htm - 27k

Blindness (7 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) State or condition of being blind, literally or figuratively. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BLINDNESS. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/blindness.htm - 19k

Point (106 Occurrences)

... and esp. a period; hence, figuratively, an end, or conclusion. 9. (n ... a pencil. Used also figuratively; as, to point a moral. 31. (n.) To ... biblethesaurus.org/p/point.htm - 40k

Phylactery

... It may be rendered then as a mark or ornament or jewel, and used figuratively of Yahweh's Law as an ornament or jewel to the forehead of the Israelite, a ... biblethesaurus.org/p/phylactery.htm - 13k

Burden (111 Occurrences)

... a root nasa' "he lifted up." Thus literally any load is called massa' (Exodus 23:5 Numbers 4:15, 24, 27 2 Kings 5:17; 2 Kings 8:9). Figuratively, people are a ... biblethesaurus.org/b/burden.htm - 46k

Iron (104 Occurrences)

...Figuratively, a yoke of iron (Deuteronomy 28:48) denotes hard service; a rod of iron (Psalm 2:9), a stern government; a pillar of iron (Jeremiah 1:18), a ... biblethesaurus.org/i/iron.htm - 50k

Child (355 Occurrences)

... 3). Figuratively the name is used for those who are ignorant or narrow-minded (Matthew 11:16; Luke 7:32; 1 Corinthians 13:11). "When ... biblethesaurus.org/c/child.htm - 51k

Figurative (20 Occurrences)

biblethesaurus.org/f/figurative.htm - 12k

Crown (94 Occurrences)

... Comes from `aTar, meaning "to encircle," as in war for offense or defense; also actually and figuratively "to crown." Rendered sometimes "to compass." It is ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crown.htm - 58k

Youthful (4 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Not yet mature or aged; young. 2. (a.) Also used figuratively. 3. (a.) of or pertaining to the ... biblethesaurus.org/y/youthful.htm - 7k

Yoke (79 Occurrences)

... These words in the Hebrew are both used figuratively of severe bondage, or affliction, or subjection (Leviticus 26:13; 1 Kings 12:4; Isaiah 47:6; Lamentations 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/y/yoke.htm - 40k

Quiver (9 Occurrences)

... of the ordinary equipment of the warrior, both foot-soldier and charioteer (Job 39:23 Isaiah 22:6), and also of the huntsman (Genesis 27:3). Figuratively of a ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quiver.htm - 11k

Quick (49 Occurrences)

... nail is attached; the tender emotions; as, to cut a finger nail to the quick; to thrust a sword to the quick, to taunt one to the quick; -- used figuratively. ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quick.htm - 24k

Queen (59 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A woman eminent in power or attractions; the highest of her kind; as, a queen in society; -- also used figuratively of cities, countries, etc. ... biblethesaurus.org/q/queen.htm - 44k

Valley (187 Occurrences)

... broad alluvial plains on one or both sides of the stream. Also used figuratively. 2. (n.) The place of meeting of two slopes of ... biblethesaurus.org/v/valley.htm - 75k

Kick (8 Occurrences)

... Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn. 3. (vi) To recoil; -- said of a musket, cannon, etc. ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kick.htm - 10k

Neck (97 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Used sometimes figuratively. To "lay down the neck" (Romans 16:4) is to hazard one's life. Threatenings ... biblethesaurus.org/n/neck.htm - 45k

Neigh (2 Occurrences)

... NEIGH. na (tsahal, "to cry aloud," "neigh"): Figuratively used to indicate lustful desire (Jeremiah 5:8; compare Jeremiah 13:29). Multi-Version Concordance ... biblethesaurus.org/n/neigh.htm - 7k

Naked (56 Occurrences)

... Comp. Mark 14:52; John 21:7). It is used figuratively, meaning "being discovered" or "made manifest" (Job 26:6; Hebrews 4:13). In ... biblethesaurus.org/n/naked.htm - 29k

Night (3322 Occurrences)

... 1. In the Old Testament: Figurative uses: The word "night" (laylah or layil is sometimes used figuratively in the Old Testament. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/night.htm - 15k

Upper (99 Occurrences)

... 1. (comp.) Being further up, literally or figuratively; higher in place, position, rank, dignity, or the like; superior; as, the upper lip; the upper side of a ... biblethesaurus.org/u/upper.htm - 39k

Overtake (113 Occurrences)

... 2. (vt) To come upon from behind; to discover; to surprise; to capture; to overcome. 3. (vt) Hence, figuratively, in the past participle (overtaken), drunken. ... biblethesaurus.org/o/overtake.htm - 40k

Overwhelm (18 Occurrences)

... 1. (vt) To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to engulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to ... biblethesaurus.org/o/overwhelm.htm - 11k

On (40792 Occurrences)

... play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind. 5. (prep.) At or near ... biblethesaurus.org/o/on.htm - 17k

Only (3813 Occurrences)

... kind; as, an only child. 3. (a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief. 4. (a.) In one manner ... biblethesaurus.org/o/only.htm - 10k

Joy (422 Occurrences)

... properly "to be bright," "to shine" (Proverbs 13:9, "The light of the righteous rejoiceth," literally, "is bright"), but generally used figuratively "to rejoice ... biblethesaurus.org/j/joy.htm - 48k

Journey (214 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) The travel or work of a day. 2. (n.) Travel or passage from one place to another; hence, figuratively, a passage through life. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/journey.htm - 42k

Join (70 Occurrences)

... 1. (vt) To bring together, literally or figuratively; to place in contact; to connect; to couple; to unite; to combine; to associate; to add; to append. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/join.htm - 28k

Lead (192 Occurrences)

... by going with or going in advance of. Hence, figuratively: To direct; to counsel; to instruct; as, to lead a traveler; to lead a pupil. 11. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lead.htm - 42k

Lace (7 Occurrences)

... 5. (vt) To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lace.htm - 10k

Limp (9 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To halt; to walk lamely. Also used figuratively. 2. (n.) A halt; the act of limping. 3. (n.) A ... biblethesaurus.org/l/limp.htm - 9k

Lions (50 Occurrences)

... (2.) Kephir (ie, "shaggy"), the young lion (Judges 14:5; Job 4:10; Psalm 91:13; 104:21), a term which is also used figuratively of cruel enemies (Psalm 34:10 ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lions.htm - 26k

Leaf (20 Occurrences)

...Figuratively (a) of spiritual blessings (Ezekiel 47:12; compare Revelation 22:2) and prosperity (Psalm 1:3); (b) of moral decay (Isaiah 64:6), and (c) of a ... biblethesaurus.org/l/leaf.htm - 16k

Look (1874 Occurrences)

... 6. (vi) To show one's self in looking, as by leaning out of a window; as, look out of the window while I speak to you. Sometimes used figuratively. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/look.htm - 12k

Lap (12 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered; figuratively, a place of rearing ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lap.htm - 15k

Leviathan (5 Occurrences)

... 26 it "denotes any large animal that moves by writhing or wriggling the body, the whale, the monsters of the deep." This word is also used figuratively for a ... biblethesaurus.org/l/leviathan.htm - 10k

Lively (5 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel, translated "living creatures" (1:5, 13, 14, etc.), also Genesis 1:28; Genesis 8:17, "living thing"; "living" is sometimes applied figuratively to that ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lively.htm - 13k

Lamp (45 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) Figuratively, anything which enlightens intellectually or morally; anything regarded metaphorically a performing the uses of a lamp. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lamp.htm - 28k

Leaves (55 Occurrences)

...Figuratively (a) of spiritual blessings (Ezekiel 47:12; compare Revelation 22:2) and prosperity (Psalm 1:3); (b) of moral decay (Isaiah 64:6), and (c) of a ... biblethesaurus.org/l/leaves.htm - 24k

Lean (22 Occurrences)

... richness, sufficiency, or productiveness; deficient in quality or contents; slender; scant; barren; bare; mean; -- used literally and figuratively; as, the ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lean.htm - 14k

Lightning (49 Occurrences)

... that maketh lightnings" (Zechariah 10:1). See also Psalm 18:14; Psalm 97:4; Psalm 135:7 Job 36:32 Jeremiah 10:13; (b) figuratively and poetically: David sings ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lightning.htm - 24k