Quick Definition
proverb
Strong's Definition
properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
Derivation: apparently from H4910 (מָשַׁל) in some original sense of superiority in mental action;
KJV Usage: byword, like, parable, proverb.
TWOT Reference: 1258a
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) proverb, parable
1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism
1b) byword
1c) similitude, parable
1d) poem
1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
1) proverb, parable
1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism
1b) byword
1c) similitude, parable
1d) poem
1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
מָשָׁל
mâshâl
BDB Definition:
1) proverb, parable
1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism
1b) byword
1c) similitude, parable
1d) poem
1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: apparently from H4910 in some original sense of superiority in mental action
Same Word by TWOT Number: 1258a
Total KJV Occurrences: 37