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parable
UK /ˈpaɹəbəl/ US /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/
noun 1verb 1adj 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
easy, most
VERB + PARABLE
well-wishers
PARABLE + NOUN
physick, prodigal, talents
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".
Catholic homilies normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.
verb
1
To represent by parable.
Which by the ancient sages was thus parabled.
adj
1
That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.
The most parable and easy, and about which many are employed, is to teach a school, turn lecturer or curate […].
well-wishers unto parable Physick
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In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".
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Catholic homilies normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.
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Which by the ancient sages was thus parabled.
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The most parable and easy, and about which many are employed, is to teach a school, turn lecturer or curate […].
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well-wishers unto parable Physick
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The parable of the talents is one of my favorites.
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