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To: CynicalBear
I suppose when one can't discern between when it's being used as a metaphor and when it's being used literally that would make sense.

And in Luke 8:6 is scripture talking about actual seed falling upon an actual stony surface? Or it is a metaphor for the Word of God not being sustained in those who do not persevere till then end?

Hint: "Rock" is used as a metaphor in Is. 51, Matt. 16, Luke 8:6, and 1 Cor. 10. Can you not discern that?

459 posted on 02/18/2015 8:48:41 AM PST by CpnHook
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To: CpnHook

In Luke 8:6 Jesus is saying it is “Like” a farmer planting. The planting example is real seed falling on real rocky ground. Comparing one thing to another is NOT metaphor. Saying one this IS another thing is metaphor.


460 posted on 02/18/2015 9:01:01 AM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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