"Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;"
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The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.
Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?
Son of man, give out a dark saying, and make a comparison for the children of Israel,
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel,
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
`Son of man, put forth a riddle, and use a simile unto the house of Israel,