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parables

Meaning of “parables”

Comparisons or earthly accounts used to set forth truths.

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16 occurrences16 verses4 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ezekiel 20:49

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Luke 8:10

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And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Luke 8:10 · retained source text

And he said, Unto you it is giuen to know the mysteries of the kingdome of God: but to others in parables, that seeing, they might not see, and hearing, they might not vnderstand.

Complete reference index — all 16 verses

Ezekiel 20:49 Matthew 13:3 Matthew 13:10 Matthew 13:13 Matthew 13:34 Matthew 13:35 Matthew 13:53 Matthew 21:45 Matthew 22:1 Mark 3:23 Mark 4:2 Mark 4:11 Mark 4:13 Mark 4:33 Mark 12:1 Luke 8:10

Where “parables” appears

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Ezekiel1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew8 occurrences
8 verses Mark6 occurrences
6 verses Luke1 occurrence
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Ezekiel 20:49 Matthew 13:10 Matthew 13:34 Matthew 13:53 Mark 3:23 Mark 4:11 Mark 4:33 Luke 8:10