In the first centuries of Christianity, the Bible was not only the primary source of theology but also a foundational element of Christian piety. Alongside biblical commentaries, the writings of the Church Fathers employ metaphorical images that articulate the significance of biblical reading and propose concrete ways of approaching it. These images constitute a distinctive testimony to the authors' theological imagination and creativity, revealing both their pastoral sensitivity and their poetic sensibility. Although original, the images they propose are deeply rooted in biblical stylistic patterns. The diverse metaphors on which they rely open onto different forms of moral, ecclesial, and affective engagement. Their analysis allows for a deeper understanding of the central role of Scripture in the spirituality of the early centuries of Christianity. This is particularly evident in selected writings of Augustine and Gregory the Great.