parables

Meanings

• noun

  A story, usually drawn from religious lore or everyday life, that illustrates a moral or spiritual lesson.

  - "Jesus taught the crowds many parables."
  - "The parable of the good shepherd is a favorite in many churches."

• An allegory or metaphorical story.

  - "The ant is a common subject of parables in many cultures."
  - "Aesop's Fables are collections of parables."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parables
mables , tables , cables

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Variants

List of all variants of parables that leads to same result
parable , parables

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Etymology

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From the Greek parabole, meaning 'comparison' or 'example'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parable' comes from the Greek word parabole, which means 'comparison' or 'example'.

2. Parables are often used in religious texts to teach moral and spiritual lessons in a way that is accessible and relatable to people.

3. Some of the most famous parables in history, such as the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the Parable of the Prodigal Son, are found in the Bible.

4. Parables can be found in many different cultures and religions, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to modern-day storytellers and authors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Allegory: A literary device in which abstract ideas are represented by characters, figures, or events. Parables are a type of allegory.

2. Fable: A short story that typically features animals as characters and imparts a moral lesson. Parables and fables share some similarities, but parables often have a more complex narrative and a more explicit moral lesson.

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Culture

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Parables have been used in various cultures and religions throughout history to teach moral and spiritual lessons. They can be found in religious texts such as the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Tao Te Ching, as well as in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "parables"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a story being told, with the speaker using vivid descriptions to illustrate the moral or spiritual lesson.
   - Visualize the characters and events in the parable, and consider how they relate to the moral or spiritual lesson being taught.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the parable with a personal experience or situation that illustrates the same moral or spiritual lesson.
   - Create mental associations between the characters and events in the parable and the moral or spiritual lesson being taught.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym that helps you remember the moral or spiritual lesson being taught in the parable.
   - Associate the parable with a catchy tune or rhythm to help you remember the moral or spiritual lesson.

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