3 occurrences in 7 translations

'Figurative' in the Bible

Jesus spoke to them in this figurative language, but they did not understand what He meant.

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"I have said these things to you in figurative language. The time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

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“Ah!” His disciples said. “Now You’re speaking plainly and not using any figurative language.

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Figurative (25 instances)
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