Im pretty sure it is symbolism
Coral Sea, or Pacifc Ocean
3/4s of the States are needed to ratify an amendment to the Constitution.
Today, this would mean that 38 states would need to approve an amendment at the state level for the amendment to be added.
Answer:
The purpose of parables in Jesus Christ's teaching was to focus the listener on God and his kingdom. These stories revealed the character of God: what he is like, how he works, and what he expects from his followers. Most scholars agree that there are at least 33 parables in the Gospels.