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Short didactic story which illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles
A parable is a succinct, didactic story, in prose or verse, that illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles. It differs from a fable in
Parable
2013 video game
The Stanley Parable is a 2013 story-based video game designed and written by developers Davey Wreden and William Pugh. In the game, the player guides
The_Stanley_Parable
Parable taught by Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke
The parable of the Good Samaritan is told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. It is about a traveler (implicitly understood to be Jewish) who is stripped
Parable_of_the_Good_Samaritan
Parable from the Gospel of Luke
The parable of the Prodigal Son (also known as the parable of the Two Brothers, Lost Son, Loving Father, or of the Forgiving Father; Greek: Παραβολή του
Parable_of_the_Prodigal_Son
Parables taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The parables of Jesus are found in the Synoptic Gospels and some of the non-canonical gospels. They form approximately one third of his recorded teachings
Parables_of_Jesus
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up parable in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A parable is a figurative story. Parable may also refer to: Parables (oratorio), Robert Aldridge 2010
Parable_(disambiguation)
1993 novel by Octavia E. Butler
Parable of the Sower is a 1993 speculative fiction novel by American writer Octavia E. Butler. It is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth heavily affected
Parable_of_the_Sower_(novel)
American science fiction writer (1947–2006)
Parable of the Trickster, Parable of the Teacher, Parable of Chaos, and Parable of Clay. However, after several failed attempts to begin The Parable of
Octavia_E._Butler
Parable by French economist Frédéric Bastiat
The parable of the broken window was introduced by French economist Frédéric Bastiat in his 1850 essay "That Which Is Seen, and That Which Is Not Seen"
Parable_of_the_broken_window
Parable illustrating ontological reasoning
The parable of the blind men and an elephant is a story of a group of blind men who have never come across an elephant before and who learn and imagine
Blind_men_and_an_elephant
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the Sower (sometimes called the Parable of the Soils) is a parable of Jesus found in Matthew 13 (Matthew 13:1–23), Mark 4 (Mark 4:1–20)
Parable_of_the_Sower
1998 novel by Octavia E. Butler
Parable of the Talents is a science fiction novel by the American writer Octavia E. Butler, published in 1998. It is the second in a series of two, a
Parable of the Talents (novel)
Parable_of_the_Talents_(novel)
Parable taught by Jesus according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the Talents (also the Parable of the Minas) is one of the parables of Jesus. It appears in two of the synoptic, canonical gospels of the
Parable_of_the_Talents
Biblical story
The Parable of the Pearl (also called the Pearl of Great Price) is one of the parables of Jesus Christ. It appears in Matthew 13 and illustrates the great
Parable_of_the_Pearl
Anecdote by Ezra Pound about empirical learning
"The Parable of the Sunfish" is an anecdote with which Ezra Pound opens ABC of Reading, a 1934 work of literary criticism. Pound uses this anecdote to
Parable_of_the_Sunfish
Hebrew religious text ascribed to Enoch
Enoch are estimated to date to c. 300–200 BC, and the latest part (Book of Parables) is probably from c. 100 BC. Scholars believe Enoch was originally written
Book_of_Enoch
Parable of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew
Parable of the Ten Virgins, also known as the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins or the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, is one of the parables of
Parable_of_the_Ten_Virgins
Parable of Jesus
The rich man and Lazarus (also called the parable of Dives and Lazarus) is a parable of Jesus from the 16th chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Speaking to
Rich_man_and_Lazarus
Story of a religious man who refuses offers of rescue
The parable of the drowning man, also known as Two Boats and a Helicopter, is a short story, often told as a joke, most often about a devoutly Christian
Parable_of_the_drowning_man
Parable of Jesus (Matthew 20 1–16)
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (also called the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard or the Parable of the Generous Employer) is a parable
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Parable_of_the_Workers_in_the_Vineyard
Parable of Jesus
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is one of the parables of Jesus. It appears in the Gospels of Matthew (Matthew 18:12–14) and Luke (Luke 15:3–7). It is about
Parable_of_the_Lost_Sheep
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Matthew
The Parable of the Weeds or Tares (KJV: tares, WNT: darnel, DRB: cockle) is a parable of Jesus which appears in Matthew 13:24–43. The parable relates
Parable_of_the_Tares
Video game developer (born 1988)
The Stanley Parable, The Beginner's Guide, and Wanderstop. Wreden started developing video games in 2009. He created The Stanley Parable in 2011, as a
Davey_Wreden
2004 play by John Patrick Shanley
Doubt, A Parable is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright John Patrick Shanley. Originally staged off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre
Doubt:_A_Parable
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the Leaven, also called the parable of the yeast, is one of the shortest parables of Jesus. It appears in Matthew 13:33 and Luke 13:20–21
Parable_of_the_Leaven
Parable of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
The Parable of the Unjust Judge (also known as the Parable of the Importunate Widow or the Parable of the Persistent Woman) is one of the parables of Jesus
Parable_of_the_Unjust_Judge
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the Mustard Seed is one of the shorter parables of Jesus. It appears in Matthew (13:31–32), Mark (4:30–32), and Luke (13:18–19). In the
Parable_of_the_Mustard_Seed
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Matthew
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure is a parable of Jesus which appears in Matthew 13:44 and illustrates the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven. It immediately
Parable of the Hidden Treasure
Parable_of_the_Hidden_Treasure
Biblical story
The parable of drawing in the net, also known as the parable of the dragnet, is a Christian parable that appears in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13
Parable_of_Drawing_in_the_Net
Allegory by Plato
The allegory of the cave is an allegory presented by the Greek philosopher Plato in his work Republic (514a–520a, Book VII) to compare "the effect of education
Allegory_of_the_cave
Motivational business fable written by Spencer Johnson
Spencer Johnson about change in work and life. The book is written as a parable about two mice and two "Littlepeople" during their hunt for cheese. A New
Who_Moved_My_Cheese?
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Matthew
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (also known as Unforgiving Creditor, Ungrateful Servant, Unmerciful Servant, or Wicked Servant but not to be confused
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Parable_of_the_Unforgiving_Servant
Fictional religion in Octavia Butler's works
Lauren Oya Olamina in the books Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents (the third book of the trilogy, Parable of the Trickster, was not completed
Earthseed
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Luke
The Parable of the Friend at Night (also known as the Parable of the Friend at Midnight or of the Importunate Neighbour) is a parable of Jesus which appears
Parable of the Friend at Night
Parable_of_the_Friend_at_Night
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Luke
The Parable of the Rich Fool is a parable of Jesus which appears in the Gospel of Luke. It depicts the futility of the belief that wealth can secure prosperity
Parable_of_the_Rich_Fool
American fantasy television series
delay Wan Shi Tong, allowing Aang, Katara, and Sokka to escape. 14 6 "The Parable of the Two Dragons" Amit Gupta Keely MacDonald June 25, 2026 (2026-06-25)
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 TV series)
Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender_(2024_TV_series)
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Luke
The parable of the Pharisee and the Publican (or the Pharisee and the Tax Collector) is a parable of Jesus that appears in the Gospel of Luke. In Luke
Pharisee_and_the_Publican
Parable by Jesus in Matthew 25
chapter as the parable of the Sheep and the Goats, but it is obvious from its very beginning that it passes beyond the region of parable into that of divine
The_Sheep_and_the_Goats
Parable taught by Jesus
The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen, also known as the Parable of the Bad Tenants, is a parable of Jesus found in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 21:33–46)
Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen
Parable_of_the_Wicked_Husbandmen
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Mark
The Parable of the Growing Seed (also called the Seed Growing Secretly) is a parable of Jesus which appears only in Mark 4:26–29. It is a parable about
Parable_of_the_Growing_Seed
Parable used in early Buddhism
The parable of the arrow (or 'Parable of the poisoned arrow') is a Buddhist parable that illustrates the skeptic and pragmatic themes of the Cūḷamālukya
Parable_of_the_Poisoned_Arrow
British game designer
1994/1995) is a British game designer best known for his work on The Stanley Parable, and for founding the game development studio Crows Crows Crows. William
William_Pugh_(game_designer)
1988 comic book limited series by Stan Lee and Moebius
Silver Surfer: Parable is a two-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1988 and 1989. The story was written by Stan Lee and illustrated
Silver_Surfer:_Parable
Popular sutra in Mahāyāna Buddhism
concept of Buddhist pedagogical strategies is often explained through parables or allegories. In the Lotus Sūtra, the many 'skillful' or 'expedient' practices
Lotus_Sutra
1964 American film
Parable is a 1964 American short Christian film written and directed by Rolf Forsberg, made for the Lutheran Council and became popular when first screened
Parable_(film)
1779 play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
with a "fairy tale", the so-called "ring parable". Deeply impressed, Saladin immediately understands this parable as a message about the equality of the
Nathan_the_Wise
Biblical parable or allegory
A mashal (Hebrew: משל) is a short proverb or parable with a moral lesson or religious allegory, called a nimshal. Mashal is used also to designate other
Mashal_(allegory)
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Gospel of Luke
The Parable of the Wedding Feast is one of the parables of Jesus and appears in the New Testament in Luke 14:7–14. It directly precedes the Parable of
Parable_of_the_Wedding_Feast
Philosophical tale
The Parable of the Invisible Gardener was first introduced by philosopher John Wisdom in his essay "Gods," published in the Proceedings of the Aristotelian
Parable of the Invisible Gardener
Parable_of_the_Invisible_Gardener
Short story by Franz Kafka
"On Parables" (German: "Von den Gleichnissen") is a short story fragment by Franz Kafka. It was not published until 1931, seven years after his death.
On_Parables
Parable from the Gospel of Luke
The Parable of the Two Debtors is a parable of Jesus. It appears in Luke 7:36–7:50, where Jesus uses the parable to explain that the woman who has anointed
Parable_of_the_Two_Debtors
1868 painting by Rembrandt
the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father in the Biblical parable, it is a renowned work described by art historian Kenneth Clark as "a picture
The Return of the Prodigal Son (Rembrandt)
The_Return_of_the_Prodigal_Son_(Rembrandt)
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the strong man (also known as the parable of the burglar and the parable of the powerful man) is a parable told by Jesus in the New Testament
Parable_of_the_Strong_Man
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders (also known as the House on the Rock), is a parable of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel
Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders
Parable_of_the_Wise_and_the_Foolish_Builders
Roman emperor from 27 BC to AD 14
Magnificat New Wine into Old Wineskins Nunc dimittis (Song of Simeon) Parable of the Unjust Steward Rich man and Lazarus The four woes of Jesus People
Augustus
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the Great Banquet or the Wedding Feast or the Marriage of the King's Son is a parable told by Jesus in the New Testament, found in Matthew
Parable_of_the_Great_Banquet
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas
The Parable of the [Wise] Assassin (also known as the Parable of the Killer), is a parable attributed to Jesus. However, it appears in none of the Canonical
Parable_of_the_assassin
Poem by Wilfred Owen published 1920
The Parable of the Old Man and the Young So Abram rose, and clave the wood, and went, And took the fire with him, and a knife. And as they sojourned both
The Parable of the Old Man and the Young
The_Parable_of_the_Old_Man_and_the_Young
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Luke
The Parable of the Lost Coin is one of the parables of Jesus. It appears in Luke 15:8–10. In it, a woman searches for a lost coin, finds it, and rejoices
Parable_of_the_Lost_Coin
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The parable of the lamp under a bushel (also known as the lamp under a bowl) is one of the parables of Jesus. It appears in Matthew 5:14–15, Mark 4:21–25
Lamp_under_a_bushel
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to Christian gospels
The Parable of the Faithful Servant (or Parable of the Door Keeper) is a parable of Jesus found in Matthew 24:42-51, Mark 13:34-37, and Luke 12:35-48 about
Parable of the Faithful Servant
Parable_of_the_Faithful_Servant
1967 studio album by Red Crayola with the Familiar Ugly
The Parable of Arable Land is the debut studio album by the American rock band Red Crayola released in June 1967 by International Artists. The album features
The_Parable_of_Arable_Land
Buddhist scripture in Pāli Canon
Tittha Sutta contains a famous parable that has spread widely in the world, also to other cultures and views, the parable of the blind men and the elephant
Tittha_Sutta
Parables in the Quran are used in a variety of forms and covering many themes. According to Afnan Fatani a contemporary scholar it is not the instructive
Parables_in_the_Quran
Chapter of the New Testament
Christian Bible. It tells the parable of the Sower, with its explanation, and the parable of the Mustard Seed. Both of these parables are paralleled in Matthew
Mark_4
Bias from searching only where it is easy
The streetlight effect, or the drunkard's search principle, is a type of observational bias that occurs when people only search for something where it
Streetlight_effect
Joke pattern pertaining to different economic systems
circulated throughout the United States since around 1936 under the title "Parable of the Isms". A column in The Chicago Daily Tribune in 1938 attributes
You_have_two_cows
First-century Jewish preacher and religious leader
Sadducees, about how best to follow God, engaged in healings, taught in parables, and gathered followers, 12 of whom he appointed as his apostles. According
Jesus
Short instructive text in some Buddhist practices
A kōan (/ˈkoʊæn, -ɑːn/ KOH-a(h)n; Japanese: 公案; Chinese: 公案; pinyin: gōng'àn [kʊ́ŋ ân]; Korean: 화두; Vietnamese: công án) is a story, dialogue, question
Koan
Parable taught by Jesus
parable of the barren fig tree is a parable of Jesus which appears in Luke 13:6–9. It is about a fig tree which does not produce fruit. The parable is
Parable of the barren fig tree
Parable_of_the_barren_fig_tree
Parable attributed to Jesus of Nazareth according to the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas
The Parable of the Empty Jar (also known as the Parable of the Woman with a Jar), is found in the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas. It does not appear in
Parable_of_the_empty_jar
2011 video game
Meat Boy, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Binding of Isaac, The Stanley Parable, and FTL: Faster Than Light. Minecraft is officially represented in downloadable
Minecraft
Chapter of the New Testament
five Discourses of Matthew, called the Parabolic Discourse, based on the parables of the Kingdom. At the end of the chapter, Jesus is rejected by the people
Matthew_13
Explorable explanation about diversity and social segregation
Parable of the Polygons is a 2014 explorable explanation created by Vi Hart and Nicky Case. The article focuses on a society of blue squares and yellow
Parable_of_the_Polygons
Parable of Jesus
The Parable of the Unjust Steward or the Parable of the Penitent Steward is a parable of Jesus which appears in Luke 16:1–13. In it, a steward who is
Parable_of_the_Unjust_Steward
18th chapter of the Qur'an
Sufferings of the wicked contrasted with the rewards of the righteous 32-44 The parable of the two men 45 Life on earth likened to water from heaven 46 God's preference
Al-Kahf
Parable in the Quran
The parable of those who associate partners with God is a parable in the Quran which appears in chapter Al-Hajj. The foolishness of those who invoke or
Those who associate partners with God
Those_who_associate_partners_with_God
Chapter of the New Testament
of Luke in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It records several parables and teachings told by Jesus Christ and his lamentation over the city of
Luke_13
American filmmaker (1946–2025)
David Lynch to lead audiences past the ultimate frontier: into a G-rated parable of spirituality and decency, seen from the unfashionable vantage point
David_Lynch
Son of God in Christianity
a virgin, and he taught other Jews how to follow God (sometimes using parables), performed miracles and gathered disciples. Christians generally believe
Jesus_in_Christianity
Topics referred to by the same term
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a parable of Jesus in the Bible. The Prodigal Son or Prodigal Son may also refer to: L'Enfant prodigue (1907 film) (The
The_Prodigal_Son
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Mark
The Parable of the Master and Servant also known as the Parable of the Unworthy Servant or the Parable of the Unprofitable Servant is a parable told by
Parable of the Master and Servant
Parable_of_the_Master_and_Servant
Epithet of Jesus
that "parables are noticeably absent from the Gospel of John". According to the Catholic Encyclopedia article on Parables: "There are no parables in St
Good_Shepherd
Untruth propagated to strengthen social harmony
(γενναῖον ψεῦδος, gennaion pseudos) in the fictional tale known as the myth or parable of the metals in Book III. In it, Socrates provides the origin of the three
Noble_lie
Christian church based in Rome
Christianity Chronology Nativity Baptism Ministry Sermon on the Mount Parables Miracles Great Commandment Crucifixion Resurrection Great Commission Ascension
Catholic_Church
US actress (born 1983)
in Spokane (2010), and the revival of John Patrick Shanley's Doubt: A Parable (2024). Also a playwright, she wrote Absalom (2008), We Live Here (2011)
Zoe_Kazan
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Matthew
The Parable of the Two Sons is a parable told by Jesus in the New Testament, found in Matthew (Matthew 21:28–32). It contrasts the tax collectors and prostitutes
Parable_of_the_Two_Sons
1985 novel by Gert Hofmann
Der Blindensturz (1985), translated as The Parable of the Blind, is a short novel in ten chapters by German writer Gert Hofmann. Inspired by Parabel der
The Parable of the Blind (novel)
The_Parable_of_the_Blind_(novel)
German philosopher (1844–1900)
same bodies. Nietzsche first proposed the idea of eternal return in a parable in Section 341 of The Gay Science, and also in the chapter "Of the Vision
Friedrich_Nietzsche
Set of vices in Christian theology
Parable of the Wheat and the Tares (1624) by Abraham Bloemaert, Walters Art Museum
Seven_deadly_sins
Literary genre
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Science_fiction
Parable in the New Testament
The Parable of the Budding Fig Tree is a parable told by Jesus in the New Testament, found in Matthew 24:32–35, Mark 13:28–31, and Luke 21:29–33. This
Parable of the Budding Fig Tree
Parable_of_the_Budding_Fig_Tree
Extra-canonical sayings gospel
sometimes stand-alone, sometimes embedded in short dialogues or parables; 13 of its 16 parables are also found in the Synoptic Gospels. The text contains a
Gospel_of_Thomas
Episode in the New Testament
"XLVII. The Danger of Riches and the Reward of voluntary Poverty. — A Parable" . A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture. B. Herder. "Who is the Rich
Jesus_and_the_rich_young_man
Gothic horror film
Turner told Collider that the film is based on the same Shin Buddhist parable on which the 1964 film Onibaba was based. Set in the 15th century during
The_Dreadful
Restorationist Christian denomination
Christianity Chronology Nativity Baptism Ministry Sermon on the Mount Parables Miracles Great Commandment Crucifixion Resurrection Great Commission Ascension
Jehovah's_Witnesses
Painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Parable of the Sower is a 1557 landscape painting by Dutch and Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder. It is now in the Timken Museum of Art in San
Parable of the Sower (Bruegel)
Parable_of_the_Sower_(Bruegel)
Painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Blind Leading the Blind, Blind, or The Parable of the Blind (Dutch: De parabel der blinden) is a painting by the Netherlandish Renaissance artist
The_Blind_Leading_the_Blind
Brief fable or allegorical story
fable, the moral is more important than the narrative details. As with the parable, the apologue is a tool of rhetorical argument used to convince or persuade
Apologue
Short story by Franz Kafka
(German: Der Prozess). In the novel, "Before the Law" is delivered as a parable by a priest who stands in judgement over the protagonist’s case. The tale
Before_the_Law
PARABLE
PARABLE
Biblical
a parable; governing
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Example; Allegory; Parable
Girl/Female
Biblical
A parable, governing.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Example, Allegory, Parable
Biblical
parables; governing
Girl/Female
Biblical
Parables, governing.
PARABLE
PARABLE
Boy/Male
Irish
A thinker; fiery. Form of Hugh.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Sanskrit, Telugu
Mastery; Fame; Pride
Girl/Female
Sikh
Adornment, Ornament, Delicate or honor
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac ToimÃn ‘son of ToimÃn’, a pet form of Tomás, Gaelic form of Thomas.Irish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tiomáin ‘descendant of Tiomán’, a personal name from a diminutive of tiom ‘pliant’, ‘soft’.Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tiománaigh (see Timoney).English : patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Timm.
Boy/Male
German, Latin
Ardent; Burning
Boy/Male
Greek American
Gift. Also a. Poet John Keats described the moment of discovery when explorers stood 'silent upon...
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Talking Support of God
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
The guided one
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : see Keeley.English : nickname from Middle English keling ‘young codfish’.Americanized spelling of German Kühling, a patronymic from Colo, probably a short form of an old personal name meaning ‘helmet’.
Boy/Male
African, American, British, Christian, English, German, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Jamaican
Powerful; An Ant; Whole; Immense; All Containing; Universal Strength; Entire
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v. t.
Intellectual ability, natural or acquired; mental endowment or capacity; skill in accomplishing; a special gift, particularly in business, art, or the like; faculty; a use of the word probably originating in the Scripture parable of the talents (Matt. xxv. 14-30).
v. t.
To represent by parable.
adv.
By way of parable; in a parabolic manner.
n.
A comparison; parable; proverb.
a.
Of the nature of a parable; expressed by a parable or figure; allegorical; as, parabolical instruction.
a.
Procurable.
n.
A narrator of parables.
n.
A comparison; a similitude; specifically, a short fictitious narrative of something which might really occur in life or nature, by means of which a moral is drawn; as, the parables of Christ.
n.
An illustration, as by a parable or fable.
n.
The name popularly given to the rich man in our Lord's parable of the "Rich Man and Lazarus" (Luke xvi. 19-31). Hence, a name for a rich worldling.
n.
A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.