When we say that these principles are forces, we do not take the word in a metaphorical sense; they act just like veritable forces.
This language, it should be observed, is not used in a metaphorical sense; it occurs in the statement of a philosophical theory of human nature.
Therefore all these names are applied to God in a metaphorical sense.
Therefore not all names are applied to God in a metaphorical sense, but there are some which are said of Him in their literal sense.
Therefore names are applied to God in a metaphorical sense.
Further, corporeal names are applied to God in a metaphorical sense only; since He is incorporeal.
Very many references are made in the Scriptures to the pasturage of sheep, both in a technical and a metaphorical sense; but as our space is limited, and these passages are very numerous, only one or two of each will be taken.
There is another passage in which the Camel is used by our Lord in a metaphorical sense.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "metaphorical sense" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
