מָשָׁל
ma.shalNoun (Masculine)H4912
proverb
From: apparently from H4910 (מָשַׁל) in some original sense of superiority in mental action;
Short Definition
properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
Full Lexicon Entry
- proverb, parable 1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism 1b) byword 1c) similitude, parable 1d) poem 1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology H:N-M
DescriptionH:N-M
Occurrences
33 timesAppears 33 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Ezk
7
Numbers
7
Proverbs
6
Job
3
1 Kings
1
Key Passages
- 1 Kings 9:7
- Ezk 12:23
- Habakkuk 2:6
- Micah 2:4
- Numbers 24:21
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