Dictionary of Bible Themes Enigmatic or allegorical statements whose meaning must be searched for or revealed by God. They may be compared with other forms of obscure communication and contrasted with clear messages. Riddles are associated with proverbs and parables as means of teaching wisdom. Judges 14:5-14Samson's riddle The riddle posed Judges 14:15-20In the ancient world, riddles were popular at feasts and special occasions. The riddle solved See also Further examples of riddles Genesis 37:5-9Riddles and dreams Genesis 40:5-8Joseph's dreams Genesis 41:1-8dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker Daniel 2:1-3Pharaoh's dreams Proverbs 30:18-19Nebuchadnezzar's dream Four mysteries Ezekiel 17:2-8,11-15The eagles and the vine Daniel 5:5-9,25-28The writing on the wall John 16:25See also Riddles in the ministry of Jesus Christ John 2:19John 16:16-19 the destruction of the temple Revelation 13:18; 17:7-9Jesus Christ predicts his death and resurrection in enigmatic form. The riddle of the number of the beast Numbers 12:6-8Riddles and prophetic communication See also Riddles contrasted with clear messages Deuteronomy 34:101 Corinthians 13:12 1 Peter 1:10-11 Genesis 49:8-11 Isaiah 11:1; 53:2 Messianic prophecies cast as riddles Psalms 49:3-4Riddles as means of teaching wisdom See also Riddles explained by the wise 1 Kings 10:3Daniel 5:12 pp 2Ch 9:2 Proverbs 1:1-6See also Riddles and proverbs Proverbs 6:6-8; 26:1-2,7-10Psalms 78:2 See also Riddles and parables Judges 9:7-152 Samuel 12:1-4 Isaiah 5:1-2 Jeremiah 13:1-7 Matthew 13:34-35 See also 1409 dream1427 prophecy 1469 visions 2357 Christ, parables 2366 Christ, prophecies concerning 4672 manger 5438 parables 5482 punishment 6696 necessity 7730 explanation 8355 understanding 8361 wisdom |
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