Strongs Number: H4912
- Hebrew Word
- מָשָׁל
- Transliteration
- mâshâl
- Phonetic
- maw-shawl'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
properly a pithy {maxim} usually of a metaphorical nature; hence a simile (as an {adage} {poem} discourse)
- BDB Definition
-
1. proverb, parable
a. proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism
b. byword
c. similitude, parable
d. poem
e. sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
- Origin
- Apparently from H4910 in some original sense of superiority in mental action
- Bible Usage
- {byword} {like} {parable} proverb.