παραβολῆς
parabolḗ
A comparison or illustration; specifically, a narrative or saying used to convey a deeper or indirect meaning by analogy, often structured as a story or analogy drawn from daily life. The term encompasses short sayings, proverbs, riddles, analogies, and, most characteristically in the Synoptic Gospels, narrative parables designed to provoke reflection, communicate wisdom, or obscure meaning for select audiences. The sense ranges from any verbal illustration or figure of speech to extended allegorical stories.
Matthew 13:34 · Word #12
Lexicon G3850
| Lemma | παραβολή |
| Transliteration | parabolḗ |
| Strong's | G3850 |
| Definition | A comparison or illustration; specifically, a narrative or saying used to convey a deeper or indirect meaning by analogy, often structured as a story or analogy drawn from daily life. The term encompasses short sayings, proverbs, riddles, analogies, and, most characteristically in the Synoptic Gospels, narrative parables designed to provoke reflection, communicate wisdom, or obscure meaning for select audiences. The sense ranges from any verbal illustration or figure of speech to extended allegorical stories. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | παραβολή |
| Strong's | G3850 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3850-05
of a comparison
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); denotes a singular feminine noun in the genitive case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form indicates possession or relation, rendered "of a comparison." "Comparison" preserves the root sense of "a placing beside" for analogy, which underlies the full semantic range including parable and illustration. |
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