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Bible Quotes About Fables

9 Scripture verses about fables from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about fables. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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Top 9 Bible Quotes About Fables

Judges 9:8 — “The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.”
Psalms 78:2 — “I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:”
Proverbs 26:7 — “The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. are: Heb. are lifted up”
Ezekiel 17:2 — “Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;”
Matthew 13:34 — “All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:”
Ephesians 4:14 — “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness , whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”
Colossians 2:8 — “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce yo...”
Titus 1:14 — “Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.”
Titus 3:9 — “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”

Old Testament Quotes About Fables (4)

“The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.”

Judges 9:8KJV

“I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:”

Psalms 78:2KJV

“The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. are: Heb. are lifted up”

Proverbs 26:7KJV

“Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;”

Ezekiel 17:2KJV

New Testament Quotes About Fables (5)

“All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:”

Matthew 13:34KJV

“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness , whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”

Ephesians 4:14KJV

“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray”

Colossians 2:8KJV

“Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.”

Titus 1:14KJV

“But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”

Titus 3:9KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Fables in the Bible

What does the Bible say about fables?

The Bible contains 9 verses about fables, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding fables through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about fables?

There are 9 Bible verses about fables in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about fables?

While many verses address fables, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of fables you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about fables?

Fables is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.