Parable: meaning, definitions and examples
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parable
[ หperษb(ษ)l ]
storytelling
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
Synonyms
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.
literature
A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น parรกbola
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคเคพเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Parabel
๐ฎ๐ฉ perumpamaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ parabola
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏ่ฉฑ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท parabole
๐ช๐ธ parรกbola
๐น๐ท mesel
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐํ (ๅฏ่ฉฑ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุซูู
๐จ๐ฟ podobenstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ podobenstvo
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏ่จ (yรนyรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ prilika
๐ฎ๐ธ dรฆmisaga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผััะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษัษl
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.