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Here are some Old Testament parables and Phillipy has given some more. Taking parables literally leads to error and a six day creation is an example of that error. Remember the Bible has to be understood by people down the ages so it uses allegory. It is our responsibility to:-
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
(2 Timothy 2:15)".
Of Balaam—Concerning the Moabites and Israelites. Mount Pisgab Num 23:24
Jotham—Trees making a king. Mount Gerizim Jdg 9:7-15
Samson—Strong bringing forth sweetness. Timnath Jdg 14:14
Nathan—Poor man's ewe lamb. Jerusalem 2Sa 12:1-4
Woman of Tekoah—Two brothers striving. Jerusalem 2Sa 14:1
The Smitten Prophet—The escaped prisoner. Near Samaria 1Ki 20:35-40
Jehoash, King of Israel—The thistle and cedar. Jerusalem 2Ki 14:9
Isaiah—Vineyard yielding wild grapes. Jerusalem Isa 5:1-6
Ezekiel—Lion's whelps. Babylon Eze 14:2-9
The boiling pot. Babylon Eze 24:3-5
The great eagles and the wine. Babylon Eze 17:3-10
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"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
(2 Timothy 2:15)".
Of Balaam—Concerning the Moabites and Israelites. Mount Pisgab Num 23:24
Jotham—Trees making a king. Mount Gerizim Jdg 9:7-15
Samson—Strong bringing forth sweetness. Timnath Jdg 14:14
Nathan—Poor man's ewe lamb. Jerusalem 2Sa 12:1-4
Woman of Tekoah—Two brothers striving. Jerusalem 2Sa 14:1
The Smitten Prophet—The escaped prisoner. Near Samaria 1Ki 20:35-40
Jehoash, King of Israel—The thistle and cedar. Jerusalem 2Ki 14:9
Isaiah—Vineyard yielding wild grapes. Jerusalem Isa 5:1-6
Ezekiel—Lion's whelps. Babylon Eze 14:2-9
The boiling pot. Babylon Eze 24:3-5
The great eagles and the wine. Babylon Eze 17:3-10
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