Even if one wanted to follow the literal word of God, the need for people first to understand that word necessitates human interpretation.

A footprint is a literal word for an impression left by a foot or shoe.

People all over the kingdom said they lived by the word of the Koran, the literal word.

But as with any other religious practice, the literal word is often a matter of interpretation.

President Bush's speech last Wednesday was meant to convey many messages and meanings beyond the literal words he spoke.

Linkara is very nitpicky about the use of the word "literal".

Since the original text does not have a literal word for "grand daughter" the word "bath" was used in both cases.

What about the 'literal word of God' concept on which I had been reared?

I'm trying to say that men are being told that they must take women at their literal word.

Rather, the literal words of the statute have to be relied on and followed.