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Easton's 1897Smith's 1884ISBE 19156 verse references

Easton's 1897

(Heb. hodah). The oldest and, strictly speaking, the only example of a riddle was that propounded by Samson (Judg. 14:12-18). The parabolic prophecy in Ezek. 17:2-18 is there called a “riddle.” It was rather, however, an allegory. The word “darkly” in 1 Cor. 13:12 is the rendering of the Greek enigma; marg., “in a riddle.”

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · public domain

Smith's 1884

It is known that all ancient nations, and especially Orientals, were fond of riddles. The riddles which the queen of Sheba came to ask of Solomon, (1 Kings 10:1; 2 Chronicles 9:1) were rather "hard questions" referring to profound inquiries. Solomon is said, however, to have been very fond of riddles. Riddles were generally proposed in verse, like the celebrated riddle of Samson. (Judges 14:14-19)

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884) · public domain

ISBE 1915

From the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915). Where it reports or adopts critical theories, those are the views of its writers or the scholars they cite; Gospel Companion holds the historic Christian view of Scripture.

rid'-'-l (chidhah; ainigma).

See GAMES.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain

In Scripture

Judges 14:12–18Ezekiel 17:2–181 Corinthians 13:121 Kings 10:12 Chronicles 9:1Judges 14:14–19
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