"All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them."
Christian Name · Latin/English Origin
Fable Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Fable
girl
Fable means "Story; Tale; Legend", a girl's name of Latin/English origin. The name Fable does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Fable is the parable spoken — dark sayings of old, eternal truth hidden in story, the master Teacher opening mysteries.
Is Fable in the Bible?
No — the name Fable does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Story; Tale; Legend", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Fable.
Pronunciation:/FAY-bul/
OriginLatin/English
MeaningStory; Tale; Legend
What does Fable mean?
Fable is a girl name of Latin/English origin meaning "Story; Tale; Legend". Fable is the story — and God is the master storyteller. 'All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them.' Fable is the power of story to reveal eternal truth.
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What does Fable mean in the Bible?
Fable means "Story; Tale; Legend" and is a name of Latin/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Fable is the story — and God is the master storyteller. 'All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them.' Fable is the power of story to reveal eternal truth.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Fable?
Fable is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Story; Tale; Legend" — not because Scripture names anyone Fable.
"I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old."
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Which books of the Bible mention Fable?
Fable is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Fable?
Fable is the parable spoken — dark sayings of old, eternal truth hidden in story, the master Teacher opening mysteries.
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Fable name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Fable?
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