{
  "type": "word",
  "id": "H4911",
  "lemma": "מָשַׁל",
  "transliteration": "mâshal",
  "definition": "to liken, i.e. (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble",
  "kjv": "be(-come) like, compare, use (as a) proverb, speak (in proverbs), utter.",
  "occurrences": 17,
  "language": "Hebrew",
  "builtFrom": [
    {
      "id": "H4912",
      "lemma": "מָשָׁל",
      "transliteration": "mâshâl",
      "meaning": "a pithy maxim",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/word/H4912"
    }
  ],
  "brownDriverBriggs": [
    "[מָשַׁל] vb. represent, be like",
    "Niph. be like, similar",
    "Hiph. compare",
    "Hithp. and I have become like dust",
    "מָשַׁל vb. denom",
    "מָשַׁל vb. denom. use a proverb, speak in parables or sentences of poetry, esp. Ezek.",
    "Qal use a proverb",
    "Pi. is he not a maker of parables?"
  ],
  "whereItOccurs": [
    {
      "reference": "Numbers 21:27",
      "text": "Therefore those who speak in proverbs say, “Come to Heshbon. Let the city of Sihon be built and established;",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/numbers/21?v=27"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Isaiah 14:10",
      "text": "They all will answer and ask you, “Have you also become as weak as we are? Have you become like us?”",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/isaiah/14?v=10"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Isaiah 46:5",
      "text": "“To whom will you compare me, and consider my equal, and compare me, as if we were the same?",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/isaiah/46?v=5"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 12:23",
      "text": "Tell them therefore, ‘The Lord GOD says: “I will make this proverb to cease, and they will no more use it as a proverb…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/ezekiel/12?v=23"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 16:44",
      "text": "“‘“Behold, everyone who uses proverbs will use this proverb against you, saying, ‘As is the mother, so is her daughter.’",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/ezekiel/16?v=44"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 17:2",
      "text": "“Son of man, tell a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/ezekiel/17?v=2"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 18:2",
      "text": "“What do you mean, that you use this proverb concerning Eretz-Israel, saying, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/ezekiel/18?v=2"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 18:3",
      "text": "“As I live,” says the Lord GOD, “you shall not use this proverb any more in Israel.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/ezekiel/18?v=3"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 21:5",
      "text": "Then I said, “Ah Lord GOD! They say of me, ‘Isn’t he a speaker of parables?’”",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/ezekiel/21?v=5"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 24:3",
      "text": "Utter a parable to the rebellious house, and tell them, ‘The Lord GOD says, “Put the cauldron on the fire. Put it on…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/ezekiel/24?v=3"
    }
  ],
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