A metaphorical interpretation suggests that Kolob may be construed as a metaphor for Jesus rather than as an actual planet or star.

Apart from the literal interpretation as a prayer for sustenance, the phrase has been given a variety of spiritual or metaphorical interpretations.

This early metaphorical interpretation of Sabbath applied it to the entire Christian life.

While Mr. D'Amato prefers the metaphorical interpretation - "Potholes," he says, "represent the hopes and aspirations of our people."

A not widely known metaphorical interpretation of Ravana's having ten heads is that the heads are a symbolic way to show the world about his knowledge.

A good part of the meaning of this expression is accessible via normal metaphorical interpretation - it may be inferred that some opinion has been communicated.

Roman Catholic theologians have historically held that hell is a place, A metaphorical interpretation has historically been rejected by the Church.

He advocated that priests combine historical and metaphorical interpretations of the Bible.

For Erasmus, the metaphorical interpretation was built upon the historical biblical tradition, not opposed to it.

"retribution body"), along with the Dharmakaya and the Nirmanakaya, are given metaphorical interpretations.