To speak in a proverb, to use a parable, to rule, to have dominion
Brown-Driver-Briggs
1) to represent, liken, be like 1a) (Niphal) to liken, be like, be similar 1b) (Hiphil) to compare 1c) (Hithpael) to become like 2) to speak in a proverb, use a proverb, speak in parables, speak in sentences of poetry 2a) (Qal) to use a proverb, speak a parable or proverb 2b) (Piel) to make a parable 2b1) maker of parables (participle)