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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_0136",
    "figure_name": "Simile",
    "technical_name": "Simile",
    "alternate_names": "Explicit comparison",
    "page_slug": "simile",
    "reader_category": "Comparison",
    "bullinger_class": "Figures involving change",
    "simple_definition": "A simile says that one thing is like another thing in a specific way.",
    "technical_definition": "An explicit comparison marked by comparative language; the comparison states resemblance while leaving the compared things distinct.",
    "source_hint": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
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      "example_id": "EX4_0089",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 1:3",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like a tree",
      "explanation": "The righteous person is explicitly compared to a well-watered, fruitful tree.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0090",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 1:4",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like the chaff",
      "explanation": "The ungodly are explicitly compared to wind-driven chaff, contrasting instability with the planted tree.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0091",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 5:12",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as with a shield",
      "explanation": "God’s favor is compared to protective encirclement by a shield.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0092",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 17:8",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as the apple of the eye",
      "explanation": "The prayer asks for careful protection using the image of guarding the eye.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0093",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 42:1",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as the deer pants",
      "explanation": "The psalmist’s longing for God is compared to a deer’s thirst for water.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0094",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 103:11",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as high as the heavens",
      "explanation": "The greatness of God’s mercy is compared to the immeasurable height of the heavens.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0095",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 103:12",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as far as east from west",
      "explanation": "The removal of sins is compared to an immeasurable separation.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0096",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 131:2",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as a weaned child",
      "explanation": "The quieted soul is compared to a weaned child resting with his mother.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0097",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Isa. 1:18",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "white as snow",
      "explanation": "Forgiveness/cleansing is compared to whiteness after scarlet/crimson guilt.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0098",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Isa. 32:2",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as rivers... as shadow",
      "explanation": "A righteous ruler/man is compared to shelter, water, and shade in harsh conditions.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0099",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Isa. 40:31",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "wings like eagles",
      "explanation": "Renewed strength is compared to an eagle’s rising flight.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0100",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Isa. 53:6",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like sheep",
      "explanation": "Human straying is compared to sheep wandering from the shepherd’s way.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0101",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Isa. 55:10-11",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as rain and snow... so my word",
      "explanation": "God’s effective word is compared to rain and snow accomplishing their purpose.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0102",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Isa. 66:12",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "peace like a river",
      "explanation": "Promised peace is compared to the steady abundance of a river.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0103",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Jer. 17:8",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like a tree planted by waters",
      "explanation": "The one who trusts the LORD is compared to a resilient tree with deep water supply.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0104",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Matt. 7:24-27",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like a wise/foolish builder",
      "explanation": "Jesus compares hearers and doers to builders whose houses reveal their foundations.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0105",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Matt. 9:36",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as sheep without shepherd",
      "explanation": "The crowds are compared to vulnerable, scattered sheep lacking care and leadership.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0106",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Matt. 10:16",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "sheep among wolves",
      "explanation": "The disciples’ mission vulnerability is compared to sheep surrounded by wolves.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0107",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Matt. 10:16",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "wise as serpents, innocent as doves",
      "explanation": "Jesus uses paired similes to teach prudence without corruption.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Own analysis",
      "source_section": "Original analysis for pilot page",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0108",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "1 Pet. 2:25",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as sheep going astray",
      "explanation": "Peter compares the readers’ former condition to stray sheep now returned to the Shepherd.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Bullinger PDF",
      "source_section": "Bullinger, Simile section",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Verify against final site Bible text stream before publication.",
      "review_status": ""
    },
    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0109",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Gen. 22:17",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as the stars... as the sand",
      "explanation": "The promised multiplication is compared to vast, innumerable objects.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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    {
      "example_id": "EX4_0110",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Num. 14:9",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "they are bread for us",
      "explanation": "The comparison-like image communicates that the enemies will be consumed/overcome; it borders metaphor and idiom.",
      "certainty": "probable",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Judg. 7:12",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like locusts... as the sand",
      "explanation": "The Midianite host is compared to overwhelming multitude.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Ps. 52:8",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like a green olive tree",
      "explanation": "The righteous speaker compares himself to a flourishing, enduring olive tree in God's house.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Prov. 25:11",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like apples of gold",
      "explanation": "A well-spoken word is compared to beautiful crafted imagery.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
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      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Song 2:2",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as a lily among thorns",
      "explanation": "The beloved is compared to a lily set in contrast with thorns.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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      "example_id": "EX4_0115",
      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Matt. 13:43",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "shine forth as the sun",
      "explanation": "The righteous are compared to the sun's brightness in kingdom glory.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Luke 10:3",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "as lambs among wolves",
      "explanation": "The disciples are compared to vulnerable lambs sent among hostile wolves.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "Jas. 1:6",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "like a wave of the sea",
      "explanation": "The doubter is compared to wind-driven instability.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "yes",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
      "review_status": ""
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      "figure_id": "FOS_0136",
      "figure_name": "Simile",
      "page_slug": "simile",
      "reference": "1 Pet. 1:24",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "all flesh is as grass",
      "explanation": "Human frailty is explicitly compared to grass and fading flowers.",
      "certainty": "certain",
      "source": "Curated Scripture review + Bullinger section/cross-reference where applicable",
      "source_section": "Bullinger PDF p. 720; web lines 21525-21537.",
      "include_on_page": "yes",
      "representative": "no",
      "review_notes": "Wave 4 promoted/added example; final Bible text stream link check still required.",
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