Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5935 riddles 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. Samson's riddle The riddle posed Judges 14:5-14 In the ancient world, riddles were popular at feasts and special occasions. The riddle solved Further examples of riddles Riddles and dreams See also Genesis 37:5-9 Joseph's dreams; Genesis 40:5-8 dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker; Genesis 41:1-8 Pharaoh's dreams; Daniel 2:1-3 Nebuchadnezzar's dream Four mysteries The eagles and the vine Ezekiel 17:2-8,11-15 The writing on the wall Daniel 5:5-9,25-28 Riddles in the ministry of Jesus Christ John 16:25 See also John 2:19 the destruction of the temple; John 16:16-19 Jesus Christ predicts his death and resurrection in enigmatic form. The riddle of the number of the beast Revelation 13:18; Revelation 17:7-9 Riddles and prophetic communication Riddles contrasted with clear messages Numbers 12:6-8 See also Deuteronomy 34:10; 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Peter 1:10-11 Messianic prophecies cast as riddles Genesis 49:8-11; Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 53:2 Riddles as means of teaching wisdom Riddles explained by the wise Psalm 49:3-4 See also 1 Kings 10:3 pp 2 Chronicles 9:2; Daniel 5:12 Riddles and proverbs Proverbs 1:1-6 See also Proverbs 6:6-8; Proverbs 26:1-2,7-10 Riddles and parables Psalm 78:2 See also Judges 9:7-15; 2 Samuel 12:1-4; Isaiah 5:1-2; Jeremiah 13:1-7; Matthew 13:34-35 See also
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