ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΖΩ, παροιμιαζω
PAROIMIAZŌ, paroimiazō
Sounds Like: pah-roy-mee-AH-zoh
Translations: to use a proverb, to speak in parables, to speak figuratively, to speak in dark sayings
From the root: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to speak in proverbs, parables, or figurative language. It describes the act of using indirect or allegorical speech rather than plain, literal statements. It can imply speaking in a way that is obscure or difficult to understand for some, while revealing deeper truths to others.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G3942 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΖΕΝ — to speak in proverbs, to use a proverb, to speak proverbially, to utter a parable, to speak in parables
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