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parables
parables is a foundational biblical doctrine that shapes Christian understanding of God and His purposes.
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Sub-Topics
Overview
What does the Bible say about parables? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Topical Index
24 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Of the trees
Judges 9:8-15
Of the lamb
2 Samuel 12:1-6
Of the woman of Tekoa
2 Samuel 14:5-12
Of the garment which was torn in pieces
1 Kings 11:30-32
Of the prisoner of
1 Kings 20:39-41
Of the thistle and cedar
2 Kings 14:9
Of a vine of Egypt
Psalms 80:8-16
Of the vineyard
Isaiah 5:1-7Isaiah 27:2,3
Of the husbandman
Isaiah 28:23-29
Of the skins filled with wine
Jeremiah 13:12-14
Of the vine
Ezekiel 15Ezekiel 17:5-10Ezekiel 19:10-14
Of the two eagles
Ezekiel 17
Of lions' cubs
Ezekiel 19:1-9
Of Aholah and Aholibah
Ezekiel 23
The boiling pot
Ezekiel 24:3-5
The gourd
Jonah 4:10,11
The sheet lowered down from the sky (in Peter's vision)
Acts 10:10-16
The two covenants
Galatians 4:22-31
The mercenary soldier
2 Timothy 2:3,4
The farmer
2 Timothy 2:6
Furnished house
2 Timothy 2:20,21
The athlete
2 Timothy 2:5
The mirror
James 1:23-25
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Key Verses
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Judges 9:8-15
Of the trees
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2 Samuel 12:1-6
Of the lamb
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2 Samuel 14:5-12
Of the woman of Tekoa
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1 Kings 11:30-32
Of the garment which was torn in pieces
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1 Kings 20:39-41
Of the prisoner of
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2 Kings 14:9
Of the thistle and cedar
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Psalms 80:8-16
Of a vine of Egypt
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Isaiah 5:1-7
Of the vineyard
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Isaiah 28:23-29
Of the husbandman
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Jeremiah 13:12-14
Of the skins filled with wine