Parable (Noun)
Meaning 1
(New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message; "the parable of the prodigal son".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Related Words
Meaning 2
A short moral story (often with animal characters).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The ancient fable about the tortoise and the hare is a well-known parable that teaches children about the importance of perseverance.
- Jesus told a parable about a farmer who sowed seeds in different types of soil to illustrate the various ways people respond to the word of God.
- Aesop's parable about the boy who cried wolf is still widely retold today as a cautionary tale about the dangers of dishonesty.
- The parable of the blind men and the elephant has been used for centuries to teach people about the limitations of individual perspectives.
- In her sermon, the pastor used a parable about a group of animals working together to build a nest to illustrate the importance of community and cooperation.