Sentence examples for the parable from inspiring English sources

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the parable

noun

A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy

  • In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son"

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The parable still works.

Parents will like the parable against greed.

The parable was almost biblical.

The parable is relevant here, too.

Take the parable of the prodigal son.

What about The Parable of the Talents?

Like fable, the parable also tells a simple story.

"The parable of the mustard seed?" Mr. Hitt inquired helpfully.

The parable of "A Handmaid's Tale" not obvious enough?

Yes, there it was, the parable of manna.

The priest began to tell the Parable of the Talents.

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