proverbs

Parables are not just stories. They are essentially the dark sayings of the wise. Thus, they could also be a few choice words spoken by the wise. A puzzle is not new. It’s an old saying that has been told over and over for many years. Not everyone will understand a parable. In the New Testament, Jesus makes parables famous. However, there are several parables in the Old Testament as well. Other names for parables include puzzles, riddles, or proverbs.