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parable

Meaning of “parable”

A figurative saying, comparison, or narrative that sets one matter beside another to convey meaning.

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First occurrence: Numbers 23:7

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Habakkuk 2:6
Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!
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1611 witness · Habakkuk 2:6 · retained source text

Shal not all these take vp a parable against him, and a tanting prouerbe against him, and say; Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his: how long? and to him that ladeth himselfe with thicke clay.

1611 marginal noteOr, hoe, he.

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