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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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49 occurrences49 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Numbers 23:7

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Proverbs 26:7
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 26:7 · retained source text

The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.

1611 marginal noteHeb. are lifted vp.

Proverbs 26:9
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 26:9 · retained source text

As a thorne goeth vp into the hand of a drunkard; so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.

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