7 occurrences in 1 translation

'Simile' in the Bible

And he taketh up his simile, and saith: 'From Aram he doth lead me -- Balak king of Moab; From mountains of the east: Come -- curse for me Jacob, And come -- be indignant with Israel.

Verse ConceptsInvitationsJacob, The PatriarchCrude LanguageCursing IsraelWise Proverbs

And he taketh up his simile, and saith: 'Rise, Balak, and hear; Give ear unto me, son of Zippor!

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!Wise Proverbs

and he taketh up his simile, and saith: 'An affirmation of Balaam son of Beor -- And an affirmation of the man whose eyes are shut --

Verse ConceptsEyes, Figurative UseReceiving SightWise Proverbs

And he taketh up his simile, and saith: 'An affirmation of Balaam son of Beor -- And an affirmation of the man whose eyes are shut --

Verse ConceptsReceiving SightWise Proverbs

And he seeth Amalek, and taketh up his simile, and saith: 'A beginning of the Goyim is Amalek; And his latter end -- for ever he perisheth.'

Verse ConceptsBeing FirstPeople BeginningWise Proverbs

And he seeth the Kenite, and taketh up his simile, and saith: 'Enduring is thy dwelling, And setting in a rock thy nest,

Verse ConceptsNestsWise Proverbs

And he taketh up his simile, and saith: 'Alas! who doth live when God doth this?

Verse ConceptsWise Proverbs

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Allegory (5 instances)
Simile (62 instances)