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Psalm 78:2
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Psalm 78:2
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2 I will open my mouth with a parable;(A)
I will utter hidden things, things from of old—
Psalm 78:2
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Psalm 78:2
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2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
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Psalm 78:2
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Psalm 78:2
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- Psalm 78:2 obscure sayings or riddles
Psalm 78:2
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Psalm 78:2
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Proverbs 1:6
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Proverbs 1:6
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- Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles
Proverbs 1:6
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Proverbs 1:6
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6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
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Proverbs 1:6
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Proverbs 1:6
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6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their (A)riddles.
Proverbs 1:6
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Proverbs 1:6
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Ezekiel 12:22
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Ezekiel 12:22
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22 “Son of man, what is this proverb(A) you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by and every vision comes to nothing’?(B)
Ezekiel 12:22
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Ezekiel 12:22
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22 Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?
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Ezekiel 12:22
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Ezekiel 12:22
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22 “Son of man, what is this proverb that you people have about the land of Israel, which says, (A)‘The days are prolonged, and every vision fails’?
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Ezekiel 12:22
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Ezekiel 12:22
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22 “Son of man, (A)what is this proverb that you[a] have about the land of Israel, saying, (B)‘The days grow long, and every vision comes to nothing’?
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- Ezekiel 12:22 The Hebrew for you is plural
Ezekiel 16:44
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Ezekiel 16:44
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44 “‘Everyone who quotes proverbs(A) will quote this proverb about you: “Like mother, like daughter.”
Ezekiel 16:44
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Ezekiel 16:44
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44 Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.
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Ezekiel 16:44
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Ezekiel 16:44
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More Wicked than Samaria and Sodom
44 “Indeed everyone who quotes proverbs will use this proverb against you: ‘Like mother, like daughter!’
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Ezekiel 16:44
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Ezekiel 16:44
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44 “Behold, everyone (A)who uses proverbs will use this proverb about you: ‘Like mother, like daughter.’
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Ezekiel 18:2-3
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Ezekiel 18:2-3
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2 “What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel:
“‘The parents eat sour grapes,
and the children’s teeth are set on edge’?(A)
3 “As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, you will no longer quote this proverb(B) in Israel.
Ezekiel 18:2-3
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Ezekiel 18:2-3
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2 What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
3 As I live, saith the Lord God, ye shall not have occasion any more to use this proverb in Israel.
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Ezekiel 18:2-3
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Ezekiel 18:2-3
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2 “What do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying:
‘The (A)fathers have eaten sour grapes,
And the children’s teeth are set on edge’?
3 “As I live,” says the Lord God, “you shall no longer use this proverb in Israel.
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Ezekiel 18:2-3
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Ezekiel 18:2-3
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2 “What do you[a] mean (A)by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, (B)‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge’? 3 (C)As I live, declares the Lord God, (D)this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel.
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- Ezekiel 18:2 The Hebrew for you is plural
Luke 4:23
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Luke 4:23
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23 Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Physician, heal yourself!’ And you will tell me, ‘Do here in your hometown(A) what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.’”(B)
Luke 4:23
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Luke 4:23
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23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
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Luke 4:23
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Luke 4:23
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23 He said to them, “You will surely say this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in (A)Capernaum,[a] do also here in (B)Your country.’ ”
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- Luke 4:23 NU Capharnaum, here and elsewhere
Luke 4:23
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Luke 4:23
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23 And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, (A)‘“Physician, heal yourself.” What we have heard you did (B)at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.’”
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