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parables

parables is a foundational biblical doctrine that shapes Christian understanding of God and His purposes.

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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

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