'Represent' in the Bible

Another saying of His was this: "How are we to picture the Kingdom of God? or by what figure of speech shall we represent it?

All this is allegorical; for the women represent two Covenants. One has its origin on Mount Sinai, and bears children destined for slavery.

And when He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four Elders fell down before the Lamb, having each of them a harp and bringing golden bowls full of incense, which represent the prayers of God's people.