The Shepherd
Psalm 23 has two major extended metaphors. The first is the analogy between the Lord (God) and a shepherd, a guy who herds sheep. An extended metaphor is just a metaphor that continues for more tha...
The Host
The second major extended metaphor in the psalm is the analogy between the Lord and a host. A good host makes sure his guests have enough food and shelter, and that's what the Lord does, too. The r...