[Propertalk] Fwd: [propertalk.topic] Finding Pasture

[Bob Eldan]

In this story that Jesus tells some translations call it a "parable" (John 10:6).  Most call it a "figure of speech." In this story the usual word for parable is not used.  A parable is a comparison.  The actual word (paroimian) used here literally means a dark saying or a manner of speaking that conceals meaning.  The use of that word immediately tells us that there is something deeper here than a simple comparison, something much deeper than meets the eye.

Bob Eldan

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