Parembole

Of the same kind is the figure called Parembole, or interposition, when something outside having nothing to do with the subject is introduced.

Essays and Miscellanies 2004

To the S.W. of the hill on which the above temple stands, and close to the river, are some very extensive quarries of sandstone, from whence the materials were probably taken for the erection of the sandstone temples at Philæ and Parembole, where the rocks are entirely of granite.

Travels in Nubia 2004

[337] When a parenthesis is complete in itself, and is independent of the context, it is called Parembole.

Commentary on Revelation 1837-1913 1909

After this Parembole the prophecy proceeds as though it had not been interrupted. xvi.

Commentary on Revelation 1837-1913 1909

At a short distance from the temple of Parembole, we ascended the sandy mountain; and after a ride of one hour, again reached the river at Wady Shamet el Wah: here is a small ferry-boat, by means of which, as I wished to visit the island of Philæ, I determined to cross over to the eastern shore; for there is no road fit for camels along the western bank, the common route from Debot lying directly over the mountain to the shore opposite Assouan.

Travels in Nubia 2004

a well cultivated plain, we came to the temple of Debot, which stands upon the site of the ancient Parembole.

Travels in Nubia 2004