It is a context of God's anger focused against a wayward nation of Israel. Psalm 44:14 (NASB) illustrates this well: “Thou dost make us a byword (mashal) among ...

Byword: Hebrew millah (Job 30:9), a word or speech, and hence object of talk; Hebrew mashal (Psalms 44:14), a proverb or parable.

1. (n.) A common saying; a proverb; a saying that has a general currency. 2. (n.) The object of a contemptuous saying. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.

By-word. Hebrew millah ( Job 30:9 ), a word or speech, and hence object of talk; Hebrew mashal ( Psalms 44:14 ), a proverb or parable.

1. a proverbial saying : proverb 2. a : one that personifies a type b : one that is noteworthy or notorious 3. epithet 4. a frequently used word or phrase.

A byword is an adage or a catchphrase — it's a motto that captures some important principle or meaningful idea. Your family's byword might be "Be kind whenever ...

Bear, Bare, Born, Borne [verb].

5 дней назад · Byword definition: a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.

By-word ... BY'-WORD, noun A common saying; a proverb; a saying that has a general currency.