Strong's Number 4911

Transliteration:

mashal {maw-shal'}

Word Origin:

denominative from 4912

TWOT:

1258,1258b

Part of Speech:

verb

Usage in the KJV:

like 5, proverb 4, speak 2, use 2, become 1, compare 1, utter 1

Total: 16

Definition:

to represent, liken, be like
1. (Niphal) to liken, be like, be similar
2. (Hiphil) to compare
3. (Hithpael) to become like
to speak in a proverb, use a proverb, speak in parables, speak in sentences of poetry
1. (Qal) to use a proverb, speak a parable or proverb
2. (Piel) to make a parable
  1. maker of parables (participle)