10 Interpretation of Prophecy: Interpreting Figurative Language

THE INTERPRETATION OF PROPHECY 6. The Interpretation Of Scripture: continued: The purpose of Figurative Language; The Interpretation of Figurative Language: 1. by its context; 2. Comparing scripture with scripture; 3. Requires broad knowledge of life: Micah 7:19, Daniel 7:6, the description of God and His throne in Revelation 4:3 requires a knowledge of gems. 7. Repetition: Reasons: emphasis; authority, education, safety, linguistic beauty, compassion, the justification of God.