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 timesAppears 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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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account