Proverb (24 Occurrences)

... It comes from a root meaning "to be like," "parable." Rendered "proverb" in Isaiah 14:4; Habakkuk 2:6; "dark saying" in Psalm 49:4, Numbers 12:8. Ahab's ... biblethesaurus.org/p/proverb.htm - 29k

Dark (234 Occurrences)

... DARK SAYINGS. (Proverbs 1:6 Psalm 78:2; singular, Psalm 49:4, 5; chidhoth, singular chidhah, elsewhere rendered "riddle," "proverb"): In the heading to the ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dark.htm - 44k

Byword (14 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Hebrew millah (Job 30:9), a word or speech, and hence object of talk; Hebrew mashal (Psalm 44:14), a proverb or parable. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/byword.htm - 12k

Sayings (134 Occurrences)

... DARK SAYINGS. (Proverbs 1:6 Psalm 78:2; singular, Psalm 49:4, 5; chidhoth, singular chidhah, elsewhere rendered "riddle," "proverb"): In the heading to the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sayings.htm - 41k

Quote (4 Occurrences)

... Luke 4:23 "Doubtless," said He, "you will quote to me the proverb, 'Physician, cure yourself: all that we hear that you have done at Capernaum, do here also in ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quote.htm - 8k

Ridicule (14 Occurrences)

... Deuteronomy 28:37 You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away. (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/ridicule.htm - 10k

By-word (6 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Hebrew millah (Job 30:9), a word or speech, and hence object of talk; Hebrew mashal (Psalm 44:14), a proverb or parable. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/by-word.htm - 8k

Object (76 Occurrences)

... Deuteronomy 28:37 You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away. (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/o/object.htm - 31k

Taunt (38 Occurrences)

... Taunt (38 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 28:37 You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/taunt.htm - 18k

Games (2 Occurrences)

... The Old Testament supplies the following 10 examples of the popular proverb: (1) "Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before Yahweh" (Genesis 10:9); (2) "As the man is ... biblethesaurus.org/g/games.htm - 40k

Vomited (5 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vomited.htm - 7k

Needle (4 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Used only in the proverb, "to pass through a needle's eye" (Matthew 19:24; Mark 10:25; Luke 18:25). Some ... biblethesaurus.org/n/needle.htm - 10k

Jehovah-jireh (1 Occurrence)

... see for himself") the lamb for a burnt offering." The verse (22:14 the King James Version) goes on to connect the incident with the popular proverb, "In the ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jehovah-jireh.htm - 9k

Jehovahjireh (1 Occurrence)

... see for himself") the lamb for a burnt offering." The verse (22:14 the King James Version) goes on to connect the incident with the popular proverb, "In the ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jehovahjireh.htm - 9k

Filth (21 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed ... biblethesaurus.org/f/filth.htm - 17k

Fulfillment (19 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 12:23 Tell them therefore, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but tell ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fulfillment.htm - 11k

Returns (27 Occurrences)

... (WEB). 2 Peter 2:22 Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed ... biblethesaurus.org/r/returns.htm - 13k

Described (16 Occurrences)

... (WEY). 2 Peter 2:22 Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed ... biblethesaurus.org/d/described.htm - 11k

Accomplishment (7 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 12:23 Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but ... biblethesaurus.org/a/accomplishment.htm - 9k

Riddle (11 Occurrences)

... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 49:4 I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp. (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/riddle.htm - 11k

Fulfilment (25 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 12:23 Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fulfilment.htm - 13k

Proverbs (11 Occurrences)

... The forms then especially impressed upon the literature were the mashal (proverb) and the song, in both of which the versatile young king was proficient ... biblethesaurus.org/p/proverbs.htm - 43k

Horror (51 Occurrences)

... (See JPS RSV NIV). Deuteronomy 28:37 You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/horror.htm - 23k

Reject (56 Occurrences)

... out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have made holy for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a ... biblethesaurus.org/r/reject.htm - 21k

Provender (10 Occurrences)

biblethesaurus.org/p/provender.htm - 10k

Figure (19 Occurrences)

... only here and Habakkuk 2:6, meaning properly what is involved and needs interpretation; in Habakkuk 2:6 it is translated "taunting proverb," the Revised Version ... biblethesaurus.org/f/figure.htm - 19k

Astonishment (51 Occurrences)

... Deuteronomy 28:37 You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/astonishment.htm - 24k

Vision (106 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 12:22 Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision fails? ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vision.htm - 45k

Roll (57 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed ... biblethesaurus.org/r/roll.htm - 33k

Itself (203 Occurrences)

... (WEY). 2 Peter 2:22 Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed ... biblethesaurus.org/i/itself.htm - 36k

Case (138 Occurrences)

... (WEY). 2 Peter 2:22 Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed ... biblethesaurus.org/c/case.htm - 38k

Parable (52 Occurrences)

... In the Old Testament this is used to denote (1) a proverb (1 Samuel 10:12; 24:13; 2 Chronicles 7:20), (2) a prophetic utterance (Numbers 23:7; Ezek. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parable.htm - 38k

Consecrated (101 Occurrences)

... out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have made holy for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a ... biblethesaurus.org/c/consecrated.htm - 38k

Scorn (65 Occurrences)

... (See RSV NIV). Deuteronomy 28:37 You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away. (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/scorn.htm - 31k

Quoting (1 Occurrence)

... Ezekiel 18:2 What do you mean, that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quoting.htm - 6k

Quotes (1 Occurrence)

... Quotes (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 16:44 Behold, everyone who uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter. ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quotes.htm - 6k

Vomit (12 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, "The dog turns to his own vomit again," and "the sow that has washed to wallowing in ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vomit.htm - 10k

Kick (8 Occurrences)

... The words are omitted from the best manuscripts in Acts 9:4. This was a familiar proverb in both Greek and Latin literature, and refers to the severer goading ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kick.htm - 10k

Naioth (5 Occurrences)

... On approaching it in pursuit of David, Saul was overcome by the Spirit of God, and conducted himself like one "possessed," giving rise to the proverb, "Is Saul ... biblethesaurus.org/n/naioth.htm - 9k

Native (35 Occurrences)

... Luke 4:23 "Doubtless," said He, "you will quote to me the proverb, 'Physician, cure yourself: all that we hear that you have done at Capernaum, do here also in ... biblethesaurus.org/n/native.htm - 19k

Nimrod (4 Occurrences)

... Mesopotamian lands, was a mighty hunter, possibly the mightiest and the prototype of them all, since to his name had attached itself the proverb: "Like Nimrod ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nimrod.htm - 11k

Useth (9 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 16:44 Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/u/useth.htm - 8k

Uses (15 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 16:44 Behold, everyone who uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter. (WEB RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/u/uses.htm - 10k

Loadeth (3 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Shall not all these take up a proverb about him, and a taunting riddle against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! ... biblethesaurus.org/l/loadeth.htm - 7k

Lyre (32 Occurrences)

... I will praise you on the harp, God, my God. (See NAS RSV). Psalms 49:4 I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp. (See RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lyre.htm - 15k

Likeness (52 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) Appearance or form; guise. 3. (n.) That which closely resembles; a portrait. 4. (n.) A comparison; parable; proverb. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/likeness.htm - 29k

Ladeth (3 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! ... biblethesaurus.org/l/ladeth.htm - 7k

Loads (12 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say,'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and ... biblethesaurus.org/l/loads.htm - 10k

Loans (1 Occurrence)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say,'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and ... biblethesaurus.org/l/loans.htm - 6k

Gath (44 Occurrences)

... time of Amos (Amos 6:2), and is not further mentioned in the Old Testament or Maccabees, except in Micah 1:10, where it is referred to in the proverb, "Tell it ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gath.htm - 26k

Wallow (5 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, "The dog turns to his own vomit again," and "the sow that has washed to wallowing in ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wallow.htm - 8k

Wallowing (5 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, "The dog turns to his own vomit again," and "the sow that has washed to wallowing in ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wallowing.htm - 8k

Increases (24 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say,'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and ... biblethesaurus.org/i/increases.htm - 12k

Incline (38 Occurrences)

... RSV). Psalms 49:4 I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Psalms ... biblethesaurus.org/i/incline.htm - 18k

Increaseth (21 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! ... biblethesaurus.org/i/increaseth.htm - 12k

Tossed (19 Occurrences)

... Jeremiah 24:9 I will even give them up to be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth for evil; to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tossed.htm - 12k

Tortoise (1 Occurrence)

... The Arabs have a familiar proverb, 'a`kad min dhanab ud-dabb, "knottier than the tail of the dabb." The Septuagint has for tsabh in Leviticus 11:29 ho ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tortoise.htm - 9k

Thyself (352 Occurrences)

... Luke 4:23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in ... biblethesaurus.org/t/thyself.htm - 36k

Taunting (2 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say,'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and ... biblethesaurus.org/t/taunting.htm - 7k

Turns (80 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, "The dog turns to his own vomit again," and "the sow that has washed to wallowing in ... biblethesaurus.org/t/turns.htm - 28k

Riddles (5 Occurrences)

... of old, (DBY). Proverbs 1:6 to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Daniel 5:12 ... biblethesaurus.org/r/riddles.htm - 7k

Roots (31 Occurrences)

... out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have made holy for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and I will make it a proverb and a ... biblethesaurus.org/r/roots.htm - 16k

Repeating (5 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 18:2 What do you mean, that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth ... biblethesaurus.org/r/repeating.htm - 8k

Expound (7 Occurrences)

... And they could not in three days expound the riddle. (KJV WBS). Psalms 49:4 I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp. (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/expound.htm - 8k

Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)

... the "thou" sections (eg. 9:9). On the other hand the proverb element is not wholly lacking in the "I" sections (eg. 4:1-3). 2. The ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ecclesiastes.htm - 27k

Enigmas (4 Occurrences)

... in her heart. (DBY). Proverbs 1:6 to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas. (DBY). Daniel 5 ... biblethesaurus.org/e/enigmas.htm - 7k

Enriches (1 Occurrence)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say,'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and ... biblethesaurus.org/e/enriches.htm - 6k

Exactress (1 Occurrence)

... Isaiah 14:4 that thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased, the exactress of gold ceased! (DBY JPS). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/exactress.htm - 6k

Drives (17 Occurrences)

... Deuteronomy 28:37 You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away. (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/drives.htm - 10k

Mud (15 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 But that word of the true proverb has happened to them: The dog has turned back to his own vomit; and, The washed sow to her rolling in mud. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mud.htm - 10k

Mockery (12 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say,'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mockery.htm - 9k

Megiddo (13 Occurrences)

... mourned for him. So general and bitter was this mourning that it became a proverb, to which Zechariah (12:11, 12) alludes. Megiddo has ... biblethesaurus.org/m/megiddo.htm - 16k

Mire (21 Occurrences)

... 2 Peter 2:22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, "The dog turns to his own vomit again," and "the sow that has washed to wallowing in ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mire.htm - 13k

Piles (10 Occurrences)

... Habakkuk 2:6 Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say,'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and ... biblethesaurus.org/p/piles.htm - 9k

Proceedeth (21 Occurrences)

... (KJV JPS ASV WBS). 1 Samuel 24:13 As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/proceedeth.htm - 13k

Parables (21 Occurrences)

... Proverbs 1:6 to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise. (WEB NIV). Ezekiel 20:49 Then said I, Ah Lord Yahweh! ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parables.htm - 12k

Purity (16 Occurrences)

... other. We have a common proverb that "cleanliness is akin to godliness." Cleanliness and aesthetics are certainly nigh neighbors. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purity.htm - 30k

Preacher (27 Occurrences)

... the "thou" sections (eg. 9:9). On the other hand the proverb element is not wholly lacking in the "I" sections (eg. 4:1-3). 2. The ... biblethesaurus.org/p/preacher.htm - 48k

Prolonged (20 Occurrences)

... Ezekiel 12:22 Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision fails? ... biblethesaurus.org/p/prolonged.htm - 12k