The concept of comparison is a significant theme throughout the Bible, serving as a tool for understanding spiritual truths, moral lessons, and the nature of God. The act of comparing is used to highlight differences and similarities, often to emphasize the superiority of God's ways over human ways or to illustrate moral and spiritual lessons.

Comparison of God's Ways and Human Ways

The Bible frequently contrasts God's ways with human ways to underscore the divine wisdom and understanding that surpass human comprehension. Isaiah 55:8-9 states, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." This comparison serves to remind believers of the vast difference between divine and human perspectives, encouraging trust in God's perfect plan.

Parables and Comparisons

Jesus often used parables, which are accounts that compare earthly situations to spiritual truths, to teach His followers. These comparisons were designed to make complex spiritual concepts more relatable and understandable. For example, in the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32), Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed, illustrating how something seemingly small can grow into something great and expansive.

Moral and Ethical Comparisons

The Bible also uses comparison to highlight moral and ethical teachings. In the Book of Proverbs, wisdom is frequently compared to folly, righteousness to wickedness, and diligence to laziness. Proverbs 12:26 states, "A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." Such comparisons serve as practical guidance for living a life that honors God.

Comparison of Temporal and Eternal

Scripture often contrasts the temporal nature of earthly life with the eternal nature of God's kingdom. In 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 , Paul writes, "For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." This comparison encourages believers to focus on eternal truths rather than temporary circumstances.

Comparison of Christ to Other Figures

The New Testament frequently compares Jesus Christ to other figures to emphasize His unique role and superiority. In the Book of Hebrews, Jesus is compared to angels, Moses, and the high priests, demonstrating His supremacy and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. Hebrews 3:3 states, "For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself."

Comparison in Worship and Praise

The Psalms often use comparison to express the greatness of God in worship and praise. Psalm 86:8 declares, "O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours." Such comparisons are intended to elevate God's majesty and inspire awe and reverence among His people.

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... rather. 3123 -- the ("") form of ("very") meaning "," ie what it is compared
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2443. hina -- in order that, that, so that
... 2443 ("for the purpose that") is "the (dramatic) way of expressing in Greek
(as compared for example to the plain infinitive)" (G. Archer). ...
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3666. homoioo -- to make like
... Word Origin from homoios Definition to make like NASB Word Usage become like (1),
comparable (1), compare (4), compared (4), like (2), made like (1), picture (1 ...
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1140. daimonion -- an evil spirit, a demon
... how utterly () (His plan). 1140 () is used frequently (over sixty times )
as compared to the rare 1142 ().]. Word Origin from daimon ...
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2531. kathos -- according as, just as
... 2531 (an adverb derived from 2596 , "according to" and 5613 , "as compared to, to
the extent of") -- properly, "in proportion, to the degree that" (J. Thayer ...
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3884. paralogizomai -- to miscalculate, to reason falsely
... 3884 (from 3844 , " when compared side-by-side" and 3049 , "to reason") -- properly,
to reason to truth, in a misleading (erroneous) way. ...
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5178. nechosheth -- copper, bronze
... For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, ie Coin, a fetter;
figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver) -- brasen, brass, chain ...
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1819. damah -- to be like, resemble
... root Definition to be like, resemble NASB Word Usage alike (1), compare (3), compared
(1), equal (1), gave parables (1), imagine (1), intend (1), intended (2 ...
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Of the New Law as Compared with the Old (Four Articles)
... OF THE NEW LAW AS COMPARED WITH THE OLD (FOUR ARTICLES). We must now consider
the New Law as compared with the Old: under which head ...
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Of the Persons as Compared to the Relations or Properties (Four ...
... OF THE PERSONS AS COMPARED TO THE RELATIONS OR PROPERTIES (FOUR ARTICLES).
We now consider the persons in connection with the relations ...
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The Heresy Compared to the Hydra of the Poets. The Tales of Poets ...
... Book I. Chapter I. The heresy compared to the hydra of the poets. The ... Chapter
I. The heresy compared to the hydra of the poets. The ...
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Why the Great are Compared to Little Children.
... Book XIII. 16. Why the Great are Compared to Little Children. But first
we may expound it in simple fashion. One, expounding the ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/16 why the great are.htm

The Divine Scriptures Compared to a Net.
... Book X. 12. The Divine Scriptures Compared to a Net. Now, these things being
said, we must hold that "the kingdom of heaven is likened ...
/.../12 the divine scriptures compared.htm

Heresy Compared to -1 the Stormy Ocean, -2 the Rocks of the Sirens ...
... Book VII. Chapter I."Heresy Compared to (1) the Stormy Ocean, (2) the
Rocks of the Sirens; Moral from Ulysses and the Sirens. ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter i heresy compared to -1.htm

Lo, There is Your Good Compared to that Good...
... Section 4. Lo, there is your good compared to that good? 4. Lo, there is
your good compared to that good, which the Apostle calls ...
/.../augustine/on the good of widowhood /section 4 lo there is.htm

Temptation Compared to a Storm.
... SEAMEN'S HYMNS. 832. " Temptation compared to a Storm. 832. LM Cowper.
Temptation compared to a Storm. 1 The billows swell; the ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/832 temptation compared to.htm

The World Compared to the Sea.
... Theophilus to Autolycus: Book II. Chapter XIV."The World Compared to the
Sea. Consider, further, their variety, and diverse beauty ...
/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xiv the world compared to.htm

Passages of Holy Scripture Compared.
... Discourse III."Thaleia. Chapter I."Passages of Holy Scripture Compared.
You seem to me, O Theophila, to excel all in action ...
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Compared (29 Occurrences)
...Compared (29 Occurrences). ... "The Kingdom of the Heavens," He said, "may be compared
to a man who has sown good seed in his field, (WEY NAS RSV). ...
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Compare (22 Occurrences)
... according to the degrees of comparison; to state positive, comparative, and superlative
forms of; as, most adjectives of one syllable are compared by affixing ...
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Comparison (27 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The state of being compared; a relative estimate; also, a state, quality,
or relation, admitting of being compared; as, to bring a thing into ...
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Filth (21 Occurrences)
... In Apocrypha we have (Ecclesiasticus 22:1): "A slothful man is compared to a filthy
(ardaloo) stone," the Revised Version (British and American) "a stone that ...
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Foam (5 Occurrences)
... RV). The expression in Hosea may therefore be read, "as a chip on the face of the
water," denoting the helplessness of the piece of wood as compared with the ...
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Filthiness (16 Occurrences)
... In Apocrypha we have (Ecclesiasticus 22:1): "A slothful man is compared to a filthy
(ardaloo) stone," the Revised Version (British and American) "a stone that ...
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Filthy (22 Occurrences)
... In Apocrypha we have (Ecclesiasticus 22:1): "A slothful man is compared to a filthy
(ardaloo) stone," the Revised Version (British and American) "a stone that ...
/f/filthy.htm - 16k

Than (5474 Occurrences)
... It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes,
however, the object compared is placed in the objective ...
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Rubies (8 Occurrences)
... None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY
WBS YLT NIV). ... All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it. ...
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Eucharist
... NEW TESTAMENT SOURCES 1. Textual Considerations 2. Narratives Compared (1) Mark
(2) Matthew (3) Pauline (4) Luke 3. Other Pauline Data III. ...
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