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  "source_note": "Generated from final CSV/JSON source state for verification and future builder input. This is not verified against any pre-existing live-site sidecar schema.",
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    "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
    "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
    "technical_name": "Oath Formula / Sworn Assertion",
    "alternate_names": "As the LORD lives; sworn declaration; divine oath",
    "page_slug": "oath-formula",
    "reader_category": "Formula / Oath",
    "bullinger_class": "Bible-specific formula / solemn speech",
    "simple_definition": "An oath formula strengthens a statement by invoking God, life, or a solemn witness.",
    "technical_definition": "An oath formula is a conventional sworn expression that binds the speaker to the truth or certainty of the statement, often invoking the LORD’s life, divine self-witness, or judgment if the word fails.",
    "source_hint": "Bible-study taxonomy extension; distinguish lawful divine oaths, human oaths, rash oaths, and pagan oath formulas before publication.",
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      "example_id": "EX12_0987",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "Gen. 22:16",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "By myself I have sworn, declares the LORD.",
      "explanation": "The divine oath grounds the certainty of the promise in God Himself.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX12_0988",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "Gen. 42:15",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "By the life of Pharaoh...",
      "explanation": "The formula reflects a pagan court oath and intensifies Joseph’s test of his brothers.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX12_0989",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "Num. 14:21",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "But truly, as I live...",
      "explanation": "The LORD swears by His own life before announcing judgment and future glory.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX12_0990",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "Deut. 32:40",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "I lift up my hand to heaven and swear, As I live forever.",
      "explanation": "The oath form solemnizes divine judgment and vindication.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX12_0991",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "Ruth 3:13",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "As the LORD lives, I will redeem you.",
      "explanation": "Boaz uses an oath formula to confirm his commitment.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX12_0992",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "1 Sam. 14:39",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "For as the LORD lives...",
      "explanation": "Saul uses an oath formula, though the context exposes his rashness.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX12_0993",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "2 Sam. 12:5",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "As the LORD lives, the man who has done this deserves to die.",
      "explanation": "David uses the oath form in a judicial declaration before being confronted by Nathan.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX12_0994",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "1 Kings 17:1",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives...",
      "explanation": "Elijah’s oath formula solemnizes the prophetic drought announcement.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
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      "example_id": "EX12_0995",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "Jer. 22:24",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "As I live, declares the LORD...",
      "explanation": "The divine oath emphasizes the certainty of judgment against Coniah.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    },
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      "example_id": "EX12_0996",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0293",
      "figure_name": "Oath Formula",
      "page_slug": "oath-formula",
      "reference": "Heb. 6:13",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "He swore by himself.",
      "explanation": "The writer explains the theological weight of God’s oath to Abraham.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis / Bible-study taxonomy extension",
      "source_section": "Wave 12 Oath Formula section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Draft-normalized; verify against final site Bible text stream and source classification before publication.",
      "review_status": "needs_final_review"
    }
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