7 occurrences

'Parable' in the Bible

And he took up his parable, and said, From Aram hath Balak brought me, The king of Moab from the mountains of the East: 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 saith, And the man whose eye was closed saith;

Verse ConceptsEyes, Figurative UseReceiving SightWise Proverbs

And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor saith, And the man whose eye was closed saith;

Verse ConceptsReceiving SightWise Proverbs

And he looked on Amalek, and took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; But his latter end shall come to destruction.

Verse ConceptsBeing FirstPeople BeginningWise Proverbs

And he looked on the Kenite, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwelling-place, And thy nest is set in the 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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