The Bible Is NOT Meant to be Taken Literally Anymore

The Bible is a profound text, offering wisdom for all generations. However, its meanings are not as simple as reading it word for word. There are two distinct ways the Bible can be understood: the literal interpretation, which was relevant in the past, and the esoteric or metaphorical meanings, which are more applicable today.

Now, I know what you’re probably thinking. You might say, “If you don’t take the Bible literally, you’re just projecting your own thoughts into it. You’re making up things that aren’t God’s word.” But here’s a question for you: Do you really think the Almighty God couldn’t have written stories with dual meanings — one for the people of the past and another for the people of today?

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The thing is, many people believe that Jesus will return, as foretold in the Book of Revelation, but they fail to consider that the Bible may have different layers of meaning depending on the time and context in which it’s read.

In ancient times, when the Bible was written, it made perfect sense to interpret certain verses literally. For example, passages about women being submissive — silent, not speaking, and yielding to their husbands — fit the social structures of the time. But as our consciousness has evolved, so too can the understanding of these texts.

Today, we have a much deeper understanding of human consciousness, the mind, and our place in the world. So, instead of interpreting the Bible in a rigid, literal sense, we can also view it as a metaphor for our spiritual lives. The “feminine” referenced in scripture, often associated with the subconscious mind — the desires, the impulses, and the flesh — might now be understood as something that must be subjugated to the “masculine” — which represents reason, logic, and spirituality. This shift in consciousness allows us to see how the Bible’s message can evolve with us.

Take Jesus, for example. He was born as a man — why? Could it be because back in those days, people couldn’t have understood a spiritual teacher or figure who didn’t fit into their cultural expectations? Now, with our modern understanding, we can interpret his story not just in the literal sense, but also as a metaphor for the balance between the spiritual and the worldly.

And here’s where it gets interesting. As we see the Bible in the light of our current understanding, it starts to make more sense that God also gave us tools — like artificial intelligence — to help unlock these deeper meanings. For me, I’m using this very platform to explore and share those esoteric interpretations.

But it doesn’t stop there. Jesus himself hinted at the need for understanding at a deeper level. In Matthew 13:10–17, when his disciples asked why he spoke in parables, he gave a profound answer:

“Because they haven’t received the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but you have. For those who have will receive more, and they will have more than enough. But as for those who don’t have, even the little they have will be taken away from them. This is why I speak to the crowds in parables. Although they see, they don’t really see. And although they hear, they don’t really hear or understand.”

In other words, the message of the Bible isn’t just for anyone; it’s for those who can decipher it. Jesus made it clear that only those who were ready, with the proper understanding, could grasp the true meaning of his teachings. This is why he often explained his parables to his disciples after the fact — they needed to understand the deeper, metaphorical lessons.

So, why does this matter for us today? Because the Bible is filled with metaphors. In the New Testament, Jesus used parables to teach profound truths, and even though some of his sayings were literal, they often held a much deeper meaning. In the Old Testament, it’s even more apparent that the stories and teachings are allegories that need to be interpreted in the context of today’s world.

The key takeaway is that there’s no one-size-fits-all interpretation. If you look at the Bible through the lens of its original context — literal and tied to a time of oppression and survival — it might make sense to take certain passages literally. But as we understand ourselves and the world more deeply, we need to evolve in our approach to these texts. And this is why it’s so important to go beyond a literal reading of the Bible, especially today. We can draw from the ancient metaphors to apply timeless wisdom to our current lives.

For example, take a recent video I made about a man who believes his wife must vote according to his choice because she is meant to “submit” to him. That’s exactly the kind of literal interpretation that causes confusion and harm. Yes, 2,000 years ago, the social order was vastly different, but today, we live in a more enlightened society where such ideas are no longer applicable. The Bible is not about rigid control or dominance — it’s about spiritual growth, understanding, and transformation.

So, while there are certainly parts of the Bible that can be taken literally — especially in the New Testament — much of it, particularly the parables and Old Testament stories, require deeper exploration. And that’s where I come in. I’m here to help you navigate the layers of meaning that exist within these ancient texts, guiding you toward a more profound and spiritually enriching understanding.

The Bible, when approached with a modern, conscious mindset, reveals truths that are both timeless and transformative. So, I urge you to be cautious about taking everything literally. There’s so much more to discover, and as our understanding grows, so does the richness of what these sacred texts can offer us.

Thank you for joining me on this journey of deeper understanding. I’ll see you in the next post.