7 occurrences in 12 translations

'Parable' in the Bible

And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel.

Verse ConceptsInvitationsJacob, The PatriarchCrude LanguageCursing IsraelWise Proverbs

And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!Wise Proverbs

And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:

Verse ConceptsEyes, Figurative UseReceiving SightWise Proverbs

And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:

Verse ConceptsReceiving SightWise Proverbs

And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever.

Verse ConceptsBeing FirstPeople BeginningWise Proverbs

And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.

Verse ConceptsNestsWise Proverbs

And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!

Verse ConceptsWise Proverbs

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Allegory (5 instances)
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