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Which numbers in the Bible are literal and which aren’t?

Answered by . October 2, 2011 - 3:17 am

The only way to tell the difference between literal and figurative is context. For example, when we find something in a historical book, like the book of Kings, then it is likely to be literal. When we find something in a poetic book, like Psalms, then it is likely to be figurative. However, even then […]