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Scripture Metaphors (F What words are used)

F. 27. What words are used metaphorically of Christ? 28. What is put metaphorically for the life of man? 29. What occupation is that of Satan compared to 30. Name a metaphor for dispersing and scattering. 31. Name a word used metaphorically of false prophets and a wicked ruler.

G. 32. Name some things metaphorical of national decay. 33. How are multitudes expressed metaphorically? 31. Name two things which the wicked are compared to 35. What is metaphorical of truth? And why?

H. 36. What is used metaphorically for the grave, the body, the church, and heaven? 37. Name two things with which God's Word is compared. 38. Name something used metaphorically illustrative of the love of Christ.

I, J, K. 39. What word is used metaphorically to express the Gentiles? 40. What word expresses prayer and the merits of Christ? 41. What is metaphorical of glorified saints? 42. What is thus used for love, reverence, submission, and deceit ? 43. What are the saints now compared to, which will be a truer comparison hereafter?

L. 44. What word is used metaphorically in connection with prosperity, eternal life, mortality, and timidity? 45. Name two things to which both Christ and believers are compared. 46. Name something to which Christ, believers, Satan, and wicked men, are all compared. مين

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