„Der Herr ist mein Hirte" - Konzeptuelle Metapher als Lebenswirklichkeit

By means of metaphor, the less tangible can be made more tangible. This also applies to declaration “The LORD is my shepherd” (Ps 23:1b). For a detailed approach this and psalms, focus here first on conceptual perception (of God) Conceptual Metaphor Theory. It then applied declaration, shepherd,” unfolded in its radiant effect entire psalm merged again into one. The aim prove that metaphorical conceptualisation makes world shine new light become experienceable, as psalmist experienced encounter with God, making himself perceptible him. Concretely, explores Ancient Near East confidential personal relationship between God image shepherd-king human being-sheep. He underlines covenant Lord vassal – thus possibility becoming reality one’s life. https://doi.org/10.17159/2312–3621/2021/v34n1a11