The meaning of “παραβολή”
Understanding parabolḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
comparison, figure, parable, proverb. - a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life c...
παραβολή
comparison, figure, parable, proverb. - a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:35 | “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.” Word: παραβολή (parabolḗ) | |
| Mark 4:33 | “And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. ” Word: παραβολή (parabolḗ) | |
| Luke 13:6 | “He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.” Word: παραβολή (parabolḗ) | |
| Hebrews 11:19 | “Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.” Word: παραβολή (parabolḗ) |