Should we get rid of hyperbole?

[earl40]

Below is a reference to the 2nd commandment violations topic.....though I doubt it is hyperbole.
When we quote a source should we at least reference such objections especially when it may reference a brother or sister who may be sinning but The Lord loves.


"And certainly Christ must resent all those counterfeit pictures of Him."

 

[Skyler]

God used hyperbole. That's good enough for me.

 

[earl40]

God used hyperbole. That's good enough for me.

True, though I suspect in the topic I referenced the author did not appear to be using such.

 

[Skyler]

God used hyperbole. That's good enough for me.

True, though I suspect in the topic I referenced the author did not appear to be using such.

I agree. I was answering the question raised in the title. I don't think that the statement is either hyperbole or too extreme, especially since it's directed at the violation rather than the violator.

 

[earl40]

God used hyperbole. That's good enough for me.

True, though I suspect in the topic I referenced the author did not appear to be using such.

I agree. I was answering the question raised in the title. I don't think that the statement is either hyperbole or too extreme, especially since it's directed at the violation rather than the violator.

Yes I see that now. thanx

 

[Peairtach]

Christ used hyperbole, notably in the Sermon on the Mount.

 

[ProtestantBankie]

If we get rid of hyperbole the whole world will fall to pieces!

 

[VictorBravo]

If we get rid of hyperbole the whole world will fall to pieces!

Very true, but I think this is more an underthrown hypobole rather than an overthrown hyperbole.

 

[earl40]

I wonder what Jesus would have done if someone attempted to draw a picture of Him when He was here on earth? Speculation yes, but a possible real situation when He was younger playing with His peers.

 

[J. Dean]

There is a difference between hyperbole as an object lesson vs. hyperbole delivered with an unloving attitude via sharp sarcasm.

The former can be effective; the latter can be downright mean and hurtful.

 

[Peairtach]

I wonder what Jesus would have done if someone attempted to draw a picture of Him when He was here on earth? Speculation yes, but a possible real situation when He was younger playing with His peers.

A rather different Q meriting another thread.

 

[earl40]

I wonder what Jesus would have done if someone attempted to draw a picture of Him when He was here on earth? Speculation yes, but a possible real situation when He was younger playing with His peers.

A rather different Q meriting another thread.

Condign or congruent merit?

 

[crimsonleaf]

Hyperbole is the greatest thing ever...

 

[Manuel]

If we get rid of hyperbole the whole world will fall to pieces!

 

[Marrow Man]

If we get rid of hyperbole the whole world will fall to pieces!

I wouldn't make a statement like that in a million years!