Saying, oracle, proverb, byword, parable

H4912
Hebrew
UBS
מָשָׁל
mâshâlmaw-shawl'
Noun Masculine

Definition

= an utterance, often in poetic style, that has a specific message, such as an oracle, words of advice, wisdom, or mockery

Semantic Domains

Speak
Names of Locations

Etymology

apparently from H4910 (מָשַׁל) in some original sense of superiority in mental action;

KJV Translations

byword, like, parable, proverb

Occurrences39
Frequency Rank#811

Verse Usage

This word appears 39 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.