4. Ecclesiastes 3: 1 For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under
heaven. In this sentence, the word ‘season’ is a kind of symbol. According to Oxford
dictionary that the meaning of season is a part of the year distinguished by its particular type of weather, for example spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Figuratively, this expression means for all things which have done in our life has their each timing and God has arranged them well in our life. Season is symbol
of time. In addition, the writer concludes everything has it own timing.
5. Ecclesiastes 5: 4 When you vow a vow to God, don’t defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in
fools. Pay that which you vow. In this sentence, the word ‘pay’ is a kind of symbol. In literal meaning, pay
means we give somebody money for work, goods, or services. So, literally this sentence means we use or give money for our vow.
But figuratively, pay means we have to fulfill our promise and it will show how responsible you are. Pay is to symbolize the commitment and the duty.
6. Ecclesiastes 5: 10 He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves
abundance, with increase: this also is vanity. In this sentence we can see the using of metaphor clearly. The word ‘silver’ is a
symbol. According to Oxford dictionary, the meaning of silver is a chemical element. Silver is a shiny white precious metal used for ornament, jewellery,
coins, etc.
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In this sentence, silver is used to symbolize the wealth and prosperity. Figuratively, the author wants to say that many people have never satisfied
about wealth, money and prosperity in their life.
7. Ecclesiastes 5:12 The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the
abundance of the rich will not allow him to sleep. In this sentence we can see the using of metaphor clearly. The word ‘sweet’ is a
symbol of pleasant. According to Oxford dictionary ‘sweet’ means tasting like sugar or honey, not sour or bitter. And in literal meaning it does not make any
sense. Figuratively, this expression means simple living person feel calmer and he is
enjoying its simplicity because it was the result of his efforts alone, although the results slightly but he remains grateful.
8. Ecclesiastes 6: 7 All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
In this sentence, the author uses the word ‘mouth’ as a symbol. According to
Oxford dictionary, mouth is a part of our body which is used to take in food. Mouth here is a symbol of food. So figuratively this expression means many
people work only to get their food for today, tomorrow and so on.
9. Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than
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