Transcription of Figures of Speech - Let God be True
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Figures of Speechin the BibleWhat Are They? Words used other than their ordinary way. Words intending other than literal definitions. A departure from usual rules to make a point. Our study will be superficial due to time. Much more can be found on this broad Use Them? They add beauty, variety, and force to words. God chose to use them lots of them! They make writing come alive with intensity. The Holy Spirit chose the Figures (I Cor2:13). We humbly choose to learn the Spirit s Worry About Them? Missing or ignoring Figures leads to errors. Some take figurative language literally! Some take literal language figuratively! Literalists play games with God s truth! TheBiblemeanswhatitsaysandsayswhatitmean s?Really?How Do We Do It?
Why Use Them? • They add beauty, variety, and force to words. • God chose to use them –lots of them! • They make writing come alive with intensity. • The Holy Spirit chose the figures (I Cor 2:13). • We humbly choose to learn the Spirit’s words.
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