Bible/Gramatical Interpretation

Grammar and the Bible

Literal vs Figurative language. See also Sayings/Jesus.

Figurative Language:

• Idioms: words or phrases that take on a meaning different from their literal translation.
  • Euphemisms:
    • https://www.gotquestions.org/idioms-in-the-Bible.html
• Analogous Language:
  • Analogy: Extended comparisons
  • One-to-One Direct Comparisons:
    • Simile: Uses like or as
    • Metaphor: Direct comparison

Other Language Devices:

• Hypocorisms: Endearing "Pet Names"
  • https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypocorism
  • "little ones", "little flock": https://www.the-highway.com/littleones_Warfield.html
    • Diminutives: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diminutive
      • Johny instead of John

Examples

• Jesus's use of "dog" in Mt. 15:22-28: https://www.evidenceunseen.com/bible-difficulties-2/nt-difficulties/matthew/mt-1522-28-was-jesus-cruel-to-this-canaanite-woman/
• Jesus refers to Herod as “That fox” in Luke 13:32
• Jesus refers to the disciples as "little flock" in Luke 12:32

Allegory and the Bible

Allegorical Interpretations:

- https://www.gotquestions.org/allegorical-interpretation.html