In each case, the meaning of the signs was constrained by imputing a particular intention to the Bible, such as teaching morality, but these interpretive bases were posited by the religious tradition rather than suggested by a preliminary reading of the text.
The meaning of the signs was constrained by imputing a particular intention to the Bible. This was such as teaching morality. This was in each case. These interpretive bases were posited by the religious tradition by a preliminary reading of the text. These interpretive bases were suggested by a preliminary reading of the text.