By what figure does the Bible represent death?

Answer

"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not,
even as others which have no hope." 1 Thess. 4: 13. See also 1 Cor. 15: 18, 20; John 11: 11-14.
NOTE-In sound sleep one is wholly lost to consciousness; time goes by unmeasured; and the
mental functions which are active during consciousness are suspended for the time being.

What record answers to this prophecy?
What high ideal should he placed before the young?
What are the \"better promises\" upon which the new covenant was established?
How enduring did He say the law is?
How early was this tendency manifested?
What is written on these gates?
How perfect will be their knowledge of God?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle