Berean Strong's Lexicon mashal: Proverb, parable, byword, taunt Original Word: מָשָׁל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁל (mashal), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3850 (παραβολή, parabolē): Often translated as "parable" in the New Testament, used by Jesus to teach spiritual truths. - G3457 (μῦθος, mythos): Although not a direct equivalent, it refers to a narrative or story, sometimes used in contrast to truth. Usage: The Hebrew word "mashal" primarily refers to a short, pithy saying or a parable that conveys wisdom or a moral lesson. It is often used to describe proverbs, which are succinct and insightful expressions of truth or advice. In some contexts, "mashal" can also refer to a byword or a taunt, indicating a saying that has become a common expression or a form of ridicule. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, proverbs and parables were essential tools for teaching and imparting wisdom. They were used by sages, prophets, and teachers to communicate complex truths in a memorable and relatable manner. The Book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, is a prime example of the use of "mashal" to convey divine wisdom. Parables were also a common teaching method in the ancient Near East, serving as a means to engage listeners and provoke thoughtful reflection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mashal Definition a proverb, parable NASB Translation byword (3), discourse (9), parable (3), parables (1), proverb (15), proverbs (6), taunt (2), taunt-song (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מָשָׁל noun masculineIsaiah 14:4 proverb, parable (of sentences constructed in parallelism, usually of Hebrew Wisdom, but occasionally of other types); — absolute ׳מ Ezekiel 17:2 20t.; construct מְשַׁל 1 Samuel 24:14; suffix מְשָׁלוֺ Numbers 23:7 8t.; plural מְשָׁלִים Ecclesiastes 12:9 2t.; construct מִשְׁלֵי Proverbs 1:1 3t.; — 1 proverbial saying, brief terse sentence of popular sagacity 1 Samuel 10:12; Ezekiel 12:22,23; Ezekiel 18:2,3; הַקַדְמֹנִי ׳מ 1 Samuel 24:14 proverb of the ancients. 2 by-word Psalm 44:15; Psalm 69:12; לְמָשָׁל וְלִשְׁנִינָה Deuteronomy 28:37; 1 Kings 9:7; 2Chronicles 7:20; Jeremiah 24:9; לְאוֺת וּלְמָשָׁל Ezekiel 14:8 3 prophetic figurative discourse: נָשָׂא מָשָׁל lift up, utter a ׳מ Numbers 23:7,18; Numbers 24:3,15,20,21,23 (all of Balaam); Isaiah 14:4; Micah 2:4 ("" נהי) Habakkuk 2:6 ("" חידה), (compare Job 27:1; Job 29:1 for same phrase under 6). 4 similitude, parable, Ezekiel 17:2; Ezekiel 21:5; Ezekiel 24:3. 5 poem, of various kinds: the ode (Numbers 21:27-30), the 3,000 pieces traditionally ascribed to Solomon 1 Kings 5:12, didactic psalms Psalm 49:5; Psalm 78:2. 6 sentences of ethical wisdom דִּבְרֵי חֲכָמִים collected in the מִשְׁלֵי שְׁלֹמֹה Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 25:1 (Proverbs 10:1-22:16 consisting of 376 couplets chiefly antithetical; Proverbs 25-29 chiefly couplets of an emblematic type, but also occasional tristichs, tetrastichs, pentastichs, and decastichs. To these are appended דְּבָרִים of a more mixed character as to size and content Proverbs 22:7-24:22,23-34; Proverbs 30:1-14; Proverbs 30:15-33; Proverbs 31:1-9; Proverbs 31:10-31; the Praise of Wisdom Proverbs 1:8-9 is prefixed, and an introduction to the whole Proverbs 1:1-7, in which the whole contents are represented as) משׁלים Proverbs 1:1, compare Proverbs 1:6. The references in Job 13:12; Job 27:1; Job 29:1; Proverbs 26:7,9; Ecclesiastes 12:9 are to the same type of wisdom. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance byword, like, parable, proverb Apparently from mashal in some original sense of superiority in mental action; properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse) -- byword, like, parable, proverb. see HEBREW mashal Forms and Transliterations בְמָשָׁ֣ל במשל הַמָּשָׁ֣ל הַמָּשָׁ֤ל הַמָּשָׁ֥ל המשל וְלִמְשָׁלִ֔ים וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל וּלְמָשָׁל֙ ולמשל ולמשלים ומשל לְמָשָֽׁל׃ לְמָשָׁ֔ל לְמָשָׁ֖ל לְמָשָׁ֣ל לְמָשָׁ֥ל למשל למשל׃ מְשַׁל֙ מְשָׁל֖וֹ מְשָׁל֗וֹ מְשָׁלִ֖ים מְשָׁלִ֥ים מִ֭שְׁלֵי מִשְׁלֵ֗י מִשְׁלֵ֣י מָ֭שָׁל מָשָׁ֑ל מָשָׁ֔ל מָשָׁ֗ל מָשָׁ֣ל משל משלו משלי משלים ḇə·mā·šāl ḇəmāšāl ham·mā·šāl hammāšāl hammaShal lə·mā·šāl ləmāšāl lemaShal mā·šāl māšāl maShal Mashol mə·šā·lîm mə·šā·lōw mə·šal məšal məšālîm məšālōw meShal meshaLim meshaLo miš·lê Mishlei mišlê ū·lə·mā·šāl ū·mā·šāl ūləmāšāl ulemaShal ūmāšāl umaShal velimshaLim vemaShal wə·lim·šā·lîm wəlimšālîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 23:7 HEB: וַיִּשָּׂ֥א מְשָׁל֖וֹ וַיֹּאמַ֑ר מִן־ NAS: He took up his discourse and said, KJV: And he took up his parable, and said, INT: took his discourse and said from Numbers 23:18 Numbers 24:3 Numbers 24:15 Numbers 24:20 Numbers 24:21 Numbers 24:23 Deuteronomy 28:37 1 Samuel 10:12 1 Samuel 24:13 1 Kings 4:32 1 Kings 9:7 2 Chronicles 7:20 Job 27:1 Job 29:1 Psalm 44:14 Psalm 49:4 Psalm 69:11 Psalm 78:2 Proverbs 1:1 Proverbs 1:6 Proverbs 10:1 Proverbs 25:1 Proverbs 26:7 Proverbs 26:9 38 Occurrences |
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