Figures of Speech in the Bible

Amplification in the Bible

Amplification expands a statement with further detail so its significance becomes clearer and weightier.

Simple definition

Amplification expands a statement with further detail so its significance becomes clearer and weightier.

Technical nameAmplification / Expansion of Thought
Alternate namesAmplificatio; expansion; enlargement
Reader categoryAddition / Expansion
Bullinger classFigures involving addition / amplification
Source hintBible-study taxonomy extension; examples often overlap exergasia, accumulation, and enumeration.
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Technical definition

Amplification is the rhetorical enlargement of a thought by adding explanatory, descriptive, or cumulative material that heightens clarity, force, or seriousness.

Publication note: Examples are curated from the final Wave 46 source state. Some examples carry review notes where final Bible-text stream verification may still be prudent before public release.

Scripture examples

These examples show how Amplification functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.

Gen. 1:26-28
probable

image, likeness, dominion, fruitfulness

The creation mandate is amplified through repeated and expanded statements of human vocation.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
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Exod. 34:6-7
certain

merciful, gracious, slow to anger

The LORD’s self-revelation is amplified by a sequence of covenant attributes.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against original-language wording and final site Bible text stream before publication.
Deut. 6:5
certain

heart, soul, might

Love for God is amplified by naming the whole person and all strength.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against original-language wording and final site Bible text stream before publication.
Ps. 19:7-9
certain

law, testimony, precepts, commandment

The value of God’s word is amplified through multiple terms and effects.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
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Isa. 40:12-26
certain

measured waters, marked heavens, weighed mountains

God’s greatness is amplified through vast images of creation and nations.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against original-language wording and final site Bible text stream before publication.
Rom. 5:6-10
certain

weak, ungodly, sinners, enemies

Paul amplifies grace by showing the condition of those for whom Christ died.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
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Rom. 8:31-39
certain

who can be against us? who shall charge? who shall separate?

Paul amplifies assurance through a series of unanswerable questions.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against original-language wording and final site Bible text stream before publication.
1 Cor. 13:4-7
certain

love is patient ... bears, believes, hopes, endures

Paul amplifies love by expanding its character and conduct.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
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Eph. 1:3-14
certain

chosen, predestined, redeemed, sealed

The blessing of salvation is amplified through a cascading sentence of divine grace.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against original-language wording and final site Bible text stream before publication.
Heb. 1:1-4
certain

heir, creator, radiance, imprint, sustainer

The Son’s superiority is amplified through several descriptions of His person and work.

Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 14 advanced repetition and arrangement forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against original-language wording and final site Bible text stream before publication.

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