Hebrew · H4912, G3942

מָשָׁל

Properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse) · proverb

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מָשָׁלH4912properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)

Pronunciationmāšāl

A pointed comparison or saying that embeds wisdom through figurative language, not literal instruction

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παροιμίαG3942proverb

Pronunciationparoimía

Figurative or parabolic discourse in John; wayside saying or proverb elsewhere in NT usage.

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What does מָשָׁל (mashal) mean in the Bible?

מָשָׁל · παροιμία is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a concise saying expressing wisdom or instruction".

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What does מָשָׁל · παροιμία mean in the Bible?

מָשָׁל · παροιμία is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a concise saying expressing wisdom or instruction".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4912, G3942?

H4912, G3942 is connected to 39 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a concise saying expressing wisdom or instruction

Strong'sH4912, G3942

Lexical occurrences39 verses

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a concise saying expressing wisdom or instruction

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