Does it have any symbolic measures? "The great Father hath covered your table with blessings."

Question

simile, metaphor, metonymy, hyperbole,...

Answer 1

This passage has lots of figurative language and elevated forms, too, starting with metonymy which is when you switch a things name with something that has similar attributes but is used for something else. A table represent one's wealth, the material and non-material desirable things in life like family, happiness, purpose, etc., because like a table, our wealth holds all things that sustain us, like food and drink and community. These "blessings" are so abundant, they cover the table. This makes it an implied metaphor that extends throughout the sentence or excerpt, characteristic of Biblical literary techniques. Even the term Father could be said to be metaphorical.

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