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Meaning of "Proverbs" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROVERBS

Proverbs  [ˈprɒvɜːbz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROVERBS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Proverbs is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROVERBS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Proverbs

Book of Proverbs

The Book of Proverbs (Hebrew מִשְלֵי, Míshlê (Shlomoh), "Proverbs (of Solomon)"), is the second book of the third section (called Writings) of the Hebrew Bible. When translated into Greek and Latin, the title took on different forms: in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) it became "Παροιμίαι=Paroimiae" ("Proverbs"); in the Latin Vulgate the title was "proverbia", from which the English name is derived. Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a "collection of collections" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It is an example of the Biblical wisdom tradition, and raises questions of values, moral behaviour, the meaning of human life, and right conduct. The repeated theme is that "the fear of God (meaning submission to the will of God) is the beginning of wisdom". Wisdom is praised for her role in creation; God acquired her before all else, and through her he gave order to chaos; and since humans have life and prosperity by conforming to the order of creation, seeking wisdom is the essence and goal of the religious life.

Definition of Proverbs in the English dictionary

The definition of Proverbs in the dictionary is a book of the Old Testament consisting of the proverbs of various Israelite sages including Solomon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROVERBS


barbs
bɑːbz
Forbes
fɔːbz
moobs
muːbz
Thebes
θiːbz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROVERBS

Provence

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROVERBS

abs
bs
catacombs
clubs
combs
crabs
crumbs
Cubs
Doubs
dribs and drabs
Gibbs
Hobbs
Krebs
mobs
obs
scrubs
Stubbs
subs
sweet herbs
up for grabs

Synonyms and antonyms of Proverbs in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PROVERBS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «Proverbs» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of Proverbs

Translation of «Proverbs» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROVERBS

Find out the translation of Proverbs to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Proverbs from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Proverbs» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

箴言
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Proverbios
570 millions of speakers

English

Proverbs
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नीतिवचन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأمثال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Притчи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Provérbios
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাগধারা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Proverbes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amsal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sprichwörter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

箴言
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잠언
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

WULANG BEBASAN
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tục ngữ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பழமொழிகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नीतिसूत्रे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Atasözleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Proverbi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Przysłów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

притчі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Proverbe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Παροιμίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Spreuke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Proverbs
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ordspråkene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Proverbs

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROVERBS»

The term «Proverbs» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.071 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROVERBS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Proverbs

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8 QUOTES WITH «PROVERBS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Proverbs.
1
William R. Alger
Proverbs are mental gems gathered in the diamond fields of the mind.
2
James Howell
Proverbs may not improperly be called the philosophy of the common people.
3
Andrew Hudgins
A good-humored wife who appreciates most, if not all, of my humor - her price is far above rubies, as the book of Proverbs doesn't quite say.
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St. Jerome
Let your daughter have first of all the book of Psalms for holiness of heart, and be instructed in the Proverbs of Solomon for her godly life.
5
Pedro Martinez
If you want to follow some good steps, it would Proverbs, all over.
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Lucy Maud Montgomery
Proverbs are all very fine when there's nothing to worry you, but when you're in real trouble, they're not a bit of help.
7
Beth Moore
The Word of God is so much broader than people are giving it credit for. Look at Proverbs, a book written on how to live.
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Leo Rosten
Proverbs often contradict one another, as any reader soon discovers. The sagacity that advises us to look before we leap promptly warns us that if we hesitate we are lost; that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but out of sight, out of mind.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROVERBS»

Discover the use of Proverbs in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Proverbs and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Proverbs: A Handbook
Defines and classifies proverbs, and explores their occurrence in oral tradition, literature, art, and popular culture.
Wolfgang Mieder, 2004
2
Proverbs: A Commentary
Through exacting translation, technical notes, and insightful commentary, Richard Clifford sheds new light on the book of Proverbs.
Richard J. Clifford, 1999
3
A Dictionary of American Proverbs
Contains over 15,000 proverbs used in the United States and Canada which have British, classical, Biblical, and European origins
Wolfgang Mieder, Stewart A. Kingsbury, Kelsie B. Harder, 1992
4
A Dictionary of Proverbs
This edition has been revised and fully updated and includes numerous entirely new entries. It also features expanded coverage of foreign language proverbs currently in use in English.
Jennifer Speake, 2008
5
Proverbs
This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology.
Roland Murphy, 1998
6
A dictionary of hindustani proverbs: including many Marwari, ...
25 cm.
S. W. Fallon, Sir Richard Carnac Temple, Faqir Chand (Lala.), 1998
7
Yoruba Proverbs
"Yoruba Proverbs is the most comprehensive collection to date of more than five thousand Yoruban proverbs that showcase Yoruba oral tradition.
Oyekan Owomoyela, 2005
8
A Handbook of Kannada Proverbs, with English Equivalents
With English Equivalents.
Ub Narasinga Rao, 1912
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Proverbs
The second volume in this popular commentary series combines a careful reading of Proverbs with theological insights.
Tremper Longman, 2006
10
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
One in an ongoing series of esteemed and popular Bible commentary volumes based on the New International Version text.
Duane A. Garrett, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROVERBS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Proverbs is used in the context of the following news items.
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Follow Proverbs 22:7 And Plant Seeds Not Needs
Proverbs 22:7 “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” The net worth of the average African-American ($11,000)* is in stark ... «atlantadailyworld, Jun 15»
2
Proverbs: timeless truths or taking the proverbial?
What we recognise as a proverb is usually a neat little group of significant words, making up a phrase whose rhythm invokes a feeling of some authority – and ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
3
Massy University's proverb collecting project
A Massey University-fronted project exploring proverbs from Palmerston North's wide-ranging nationalities aims to provide a valuable window into our culture. «The Press West Coast, May 15»
4
Phil Ball: A new spin on some old proverbs
We're not talking here about the "Book of Proverbs" from the Holy Bible. We're talking about old folk-saying proverbs — pithy, short expressions such as ... «Muncie Star Press, Apr 15»
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Are these 11 proverbs for the digital age?
It might feel as though certain familiar sayings have existed since the dawn of time. But proverbs have to be invented – and here are some recent candidates. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
6
20 everyday expressions taken from the bible
From Mentalfloss.com: The English translations and editions of the Bible produced over the centuries have given us countless proverbs, sayings, and ... «WCVB Boston, Mar 15»
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50 Fortune Cookies: more proverbs, aphorisms and caveats for the …
Fortune-Cookie-2015-0-sm Time for more Fortune Cookies – aphorisms and entertainments that came to mind, here in Digestville, as we reported on the ... «Biobased Digest, Mar 15»
8
Life, Love and the Proverbs of Judge Judy
When I was eight, my mother gave me a little yellow book of Jewish folk sayings: “If Grandma had Wheels.” A strange gift for a Black child, but that didn't stop me ... «Jewish Daily Forward, Dec 14»
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Surreal in translation: Matt Lindley and Marcus Oakley's foreign …
The cat is out of the bag: proverbs sound ridiculous when they're translated. London-based writer Matt Lindley has become fascinated with how foreign idioms ... «The Guardian, Nov 14»
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Five Scottish weather proverbs for surviving winter
With the nights becoming longer and cold begining to bite it sometimes pays to look back at some advice that has been passed down to generations of Scots at ... «Scotsman, Nov 14»

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