1) to speak in a proverb, use a proverb, speak in parables, speak in sentences of poetry

1a) (Qal) to use a proverb, speak a parable or proverb

1b) (Piel) to make a parable

1b1) maker of parables (participle)

Root √משׁל: מָשַׁל vb represent be like Niph be like similar . Hiph compare . Hithp and I have become like dust .

מָשַׁל vb. denom use a proverb speak in parables sentences of poetry Qal use a proverb Pi is he not a maker of parables? . or, esp. Ezek.