KJV dictionary & concordance

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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I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Psalms 49:4 · retained source text

I will incline mine eare to a parable; I will open my darke saying vpon the harpe.

1611 marginal noteMat.13.35. psal. 78.2.

I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Psalms 78:2 · retained source text

I will open my mouth in a parable: I wil vtter darke sayings of old:

1611 marginal notePsal.49.5. matth. 13.35.

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