Parable: meaning, definitions and examples

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parable

 

[ หˆperษ™b(ษ™)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

storytelling

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

Synonyms

allegory, anecdote, fable

Examples of usage

  • The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to help those in need.
  • In the parable of the Prodigal Son, forgiveness is a central theme.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.

Synonyms

allegory, fable

Examples of usage

  • Aesop's fables are famous for their use of parables to convey moral lessons.
  • The parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders is found in the Bible.

Translations

Translations of the word "parable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parรกbola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคทเฅเคŸเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Parabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perumpamaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‚ั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parabola

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ“่ฉฑ (ใใ†ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parabole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parรกbola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mesel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐํ™” (ๅฏ“่ฉฑ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซูŽู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podobenstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podobenstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ“่จ€ (yรนyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prilika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฆmisaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ัษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parรกbola

Word origin

The word 'parable' originated from the Greek word 'parabolฤ“', meaning 'comparison' or 'analogy'. Parables have been used for centuries in various cultures and religions to convey moral or spiritual teachings through storytelling. They are a powerful literary device that continues to be relevant in contemporary discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,373, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.