parables

1. In the New Testament , the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message; they include the parable of the Good Samaritan and that of the Prodigal Son .

Example Sentences

Parables of complex societal problems being solved in a simple way by a pure-minded child are ubiquitous in North Korean culture.

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From here on, he was a philosopher, a sage, and his interviews were stuffed full of dicta, parables and eternal paradoxes.

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The imaginative Raami turns within, summoning the parables, poems, dignity, humility, and wisdom of her father.

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Throughout human history, our existence remained relegated to myths and childhood parables.

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The stories, most of them very short, have the blunt, evocative effect of parables or campfire tales.

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He will search out the hidden meanings of proverbs, and will be conversant in the secrets of parables.

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He will keep the sayings of renowned men, and will enter withal into the subtilties of parables.

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And thou didst multiply riddles in parables: thy name went abroad to the islands far off, and thou wast beloved in thy peace.

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Therefore the speedy judgment is again announced and the Prophet received a series of messages and parables.

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And when Ezekiel had faithfully delivered his message, his hearers said, "Doth he not speak in parables?"

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Related Words

• fable
• tale