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parable::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | allegory, apologue, fable |
| Type of | story |
| Has types | aesop's fables |
| Derivation | parabolic, parabolical |
parable::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | story |
| Derivation | parabolic, parabolical |
the parable of the prodigal son.
Examples of parable
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Hoffman's consciously simple style transforms people's pain into mythic parable.
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But instead of clear directives, I get a parable about one of his first clients.
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The Tower of David stands as a parable of hope for some and of dread for others.
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With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it?
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The book is an astonishing parable of trust and distrust in our shaky post-Sept.
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The first Christians told Jesus'resurrection story as a parable, not as a fact.
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The parable of the Prodigal Son is maybe the most famous Bible story about grace.
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A story is no longer simply a story when it is also a parable of men oppressed.
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Earlier in this column, I cited the parable of the Shrewd Steward from Luke 16.
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- Fable: a short moral story (often with animal characters)
- (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message; "the parable of the prodigal son"
- A parable is a brief, succinct story, in prose or verse, that illustrates a moral or religious lesson. It differs from a fable in that fables use animals, plants, inanimate objects, and forces of nature as characters, while parables generally feature human characters. It is a type of analogy.
- A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy; That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable
- (Parables) A "parable" is a short narrative illustrating a spiritual point--often puzzling, or involving a surprising twist--and the classic examples are those of Jesus. ...
- (Parables) A characteristic feature of the teaching of Jesus. Parables are simple images or comparisons which confront the hearer or reader with a radical choice about his invitation to enter the Kingdom of God.
- (Parables) To dream of parables, denotes that you will be undecided as to the best course to pursue in dissenting to some business complication. To the lover, or young woman, this is a prophecy of misunderstandings and disloyalty.
- Simile; specifically, a short narrative making a moral or religious point by comparison with natural or homely things
- Short meaningful story that was one of Jesus' primary teaching devices.
