7 occurrences

'Parable' in the Bible

He took up his parable, and said, "From Aram has Balak brought me, the king of Moab from the mountains of the East. Come, curse Jacob for me. Come, defy Israel.

Verse ConceptsInvitationsJacob, The PatriarchCrude LanguageCursing IsraelWise Proverbs

He took up his parable, and said, "Rise up, Balak, and hear! Listen to me, you son of Zippor.

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!Wise Proverbs

He took up his parable, and said, "Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eye was closed says;

Verse ConceptsEyes, Figurative UseReceiving SightWise Proverbs

He took up his parable, and said, "Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eye was closed says;

Verse ConceptsReceiving SightWise Proverbs

He looked at 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

He looked at the Kenite, and took up his parable, and said, "Your dwelling place is strong. Your nest is set in the rock.

Verse ConceptsNestsWise Proverbs

He took up his parable, and said, "Alas, who shall live when God does this?

Verse ConceptsWise Proverbs

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