3.
Determine the genre (type of literature. Is a Book or Scriptural passage one of hymns, poetry, prophecy, history, letter, Gospel, or Law Language often has different meaning indifferent genres.
4.
Assume the literal meaning of words unless there is a reason to assume otherwise.
Generally the Bible means what it says—literally. The genre and context may indicate that some words are figurative. The Bible contains metaphors, similes, parables, allegories, and hyperboles. For example, the apocalyptic literature of the book of Revelation contains much figurative language.
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