This talk explores how early modern Protestant communities, particularly the Unity of Brethren, approached the metaphorical language of the Bible. Drawing on texts by Alstedt and Comenius, it examines how preachers and scholars dealt with the ambiguities of biblical metaphors, which were seen both as a challenge and a key to spiritual insight. The study argues that in churches like the Unity of Brethren, where regular Bible reading was central to religious life, special emphasis was placed on interpreting metaphors as a means of guiding believers toward understanding divine truth and securing their salvation.