Strong's Definition
to liken, i.e. (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble
Derivation: denominative from H4912 (מָשָׁל);
KJV Usage: be(-come) like, compare, use (as a) proverb, speak (in proverbs), utter.
TWOT Reference: 1258,b
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) to represent, liken, be like
1a) (Niphal) to liken, be like, be similar
1b) (Hiphil) to compare
1c) (Hithpael) to become like
2) to speak in a proverb, use a proverb, speak in parables, speak in sentences of poetry
2a) (Qal) to use a proverb, speak a parable or proverb
2b) (Piel) to make a parable
2b1) maker of parables (participle)
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
מָשַׁל
mâshal
BDB Definition:
1) to represent, liken, be like
1a) (Niphal) to liken, be like, be similar
1b) (Hiphil) to compare
1c) (Hithpael) to become like
2) to speak in a proverb, use a proverb, speak in parables, speak in sentences of poetry
2a) (Qal) to use a proverb, speak a parable or proverb
2b) (Piel) to make a parable
2b1) maker of parables (participle)
Part of Speech: verb
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: denominative from H4912
Same Word by TWOT Number: 1258, 1258b
Total KJV Occurrences: 22