Denominative from H4912; to {liken} that {is} (transitively) to use figurative language (an {allegory} {adage} song or the like); intransitively to resemble: - be (-come) {like} {compare} use (as a) {proverb} speak (in {proverbs}) utter.
Apparently from H4910 in some original sense of superiority in mental action; properly a pithy {maxim} usually of a metaphorical nature; hence a simile (as an {adage} {poem} discourse): - {byword} {like} {parable} proverb.
From H4861; {Mashal} a place in Palestine: - Mashal.
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Num 23:7And he took up his parableH4912, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel.
Num 24:20¶ And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parableH4912, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever. ▼▼
1Ki 9:7Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverbH4912 and a byword among all people:
2Ch 7:20Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverbH4912 and a byword among all nations.
Ecc 12:9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbsH4912. ▼
Jer 24:9And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverbH4912, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them. ▼
Eze 12:23Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverbH4912 to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.
Eze 14:8And I will set my face against that man, and will make him a sign and a proverbH4912, and I will cut him off from the midst of my people; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Eze 18:2What mean ye, that ye use this proverbH4912 concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
Eze 24:3And utter a parableH4912 unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
Mic 2:4¶ In that day shall one take up a parableH4912 against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields. ▼▼
Hab 2:6Shall not all these take up a parableH4912 against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay! ▼