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# parable, parables, lesson
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## Definition:
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The term "parable" usually refers to a short story or object lesson that is used to explain or teach a moral truth. It can also refer to a saying that is difficult to understand and about which the hearer will have to think carefully before he can understand what the speaker is teaching.
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* Jesus used parables to teach his disciples. Although he also told parables to the crowds of people, he did not always explain the parable.
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* Jesus used parables to reveal truth to his disciples and to hide the truth from people like the Pharisees who did not believe in him.
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* The prophet Nathan told David a parable to show the king his terrible sin.
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* The story of the Good Samaritan is an example of a parable that is a story. Jesus's comparison of old and new wineskins is an example of a parable that was an object lesson to help the disciples understand Jesus's teachings.
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(See also: [Samaria ](../names/samaria.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [Proverbs 01:06 ](rc://en/tn/help/pro/01/06 )
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* [Luke 05:36 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/05/36 )
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* [Luke 06:39 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/39 )
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* [Luke 08:04 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/04 )
* [Luke 08:9-10 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/09 )
* [Mark 04:01 ](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/04/01 )
* [Matthew 13:03 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/03 )
* [Matthew 13:10 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/10 )
* [Matthew 13:13 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/13 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H1819, H4426, H4912, G3850, G3942
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