παροιμία

paroimiaNoun (Feminine)G3942

proverb

From: from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and perhaps a derivative of G3633 (οἴομαι);

Short Definition

apparently a state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially, an enigmatical or fictitious illustration

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a wayside saying (Hesych.; see LS, ), a byword, maxim, proverb
2.In NT, of figurative discourse (as מָשַׁל
Synonyms
παραβολή, q.v
LXX Usage: . Pr title, (מָשַׁל) subscr. *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
3
2 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:22
  • John 10:6
  • John 16:25
  • John 16:29

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