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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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John 10:6
This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
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1611 witness · John 10:6 · retained source text

This parable spake Iesus vnto them: but they vnderstood not what things they were which he spake vnto them.

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