G3942 — paroimia
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
paroimia — pronounced par-oy-mee'-ah
from a compound of 3844 and perhaps a derivative of 3633; apparently a state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially, an enigmatical or fictitious illustration:--parable, proverb. see GREEK for 3844 see GREEK for 3633
6 occurrences in the KJV.
John 10:6
This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
John 16:25
These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
John 16:25
These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
John 16:29
His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
2 Peter 2:22
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
2 Peter 2:22
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.