These examples show how Commissioning Formula functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
I will send thee unto Pharaoh
The LORD commissions Moses for deliverance from Egypt.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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be strong and of a good courage
Joshua is charged for leadership after Moses.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Here am I; send me... Go, and tell
Isaiah's call includes response and prophetic commission.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak
Jeremiah is appointed to speak the LORD's words to nations.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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I send thee to the children of Israel
Ezekiel is commissioned to speak to a rebellious house.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Go ye therefore, and teach all nations
The risen Christ commissions His disciples under His authority.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you
Jesus commissions the disciples by analogy to His own mission.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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he is a chosen vessel unto me
Saul/Paul is appointed to bear Christ's name before nations and kings.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Separate me Barnabas and Saul
The Spirit commissions Barnabas and Saul for missionary work.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Preach the word
Paul charges Timothy with ministry before God and Christ.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final site Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/context review before publication.
