valley of the shadow of death
The phrase "valley of the shadow of death" originates from Psalm 23:4 and is used metaphorically to describe a period of extreme danger or hardship, often with a spiritual connotation of finding comfort in faith.
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Definition
B2Biblical
(spiritual, poetic)A reference from Psalm 23:4 symbolizing a period of profound darkness and peril, often interpreted as a time of great fear or adversity.
Example
- Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
B2Literary
(figurative, metaphorical)A metaphorical phrase describing a state of extreme danger, distress, or near-death experience.
Example
- During the war, many soldiers felt they were in the valley of the shadow of death.
B2General
(common, figurative)A poetic expression indicating a journey through a place or situation filled with significant threats or challenges.
Example
- She felt like she was walking through the valley of the shadow of death during her illness.
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