'Compared' in the Bible

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.

He presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

For this reason, the kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves.

“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.

"Then the kingdom of heaven may be compared to ten virgins who took their lamps [and] went out to meet the bridegroom.