Figures of Speech in the Bible

Concessio in the Bible

Concessio grants a point or condition for the sake of argument while showing that the main conclusion still stands.

Simple definition

Concessio grants a point or condition for the sake of argument while showing that the main conclusion still stands.

Technical nameConcessio / Concession
Alternate namesConcession; granted premise; although-clause
Reader categoryArgument / Concession
Bullinger classFigures involving change / argument
Source hintBullinger seed classification; final source-page verification still required for exhaustive extraction.
Examples on page10

Technical definition

Concessio is a rhetorical concession in which a speaker admits, grants, or supposes something, often introduced by though, even if, although, or granted, before asserting the stronger point.

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 Concessio functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.

Job 13:15
certain

Though he slay me, I will hope in him

Job grants the most severe possibility while maintaining hope in God.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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Hab. 3:17-18
certain

Though the fig tree should not blossom... yet I will rejoice

The prophet concedes total material loss but asserts joy in the LORD.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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John 11:25
certain

though he die, yet shall he live

Jesus grants physical death while asserting resurrection life.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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2 Cor. 4:16
certain

Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed

Paul concedes bodily decay but asserts inward renewal.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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2 Cor. 8:9
certain

though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor

Paul grants Christ's preexistent richness to magnify His gracious humiliation.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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2 Cor. 11:6
certain

Even if I am unskilled in speaking, I am not so in knowledge

Paul grants a criticism for argument's sake while denying its decisive force.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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Phil. 2:17
certain

Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering

Paul concedes possible martyrdom while rejoicing in gospel service.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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Heb. 5:8
certain

Although he was a son, he learned obedience

The writer concedes sonship while emphasizing obedient suffering.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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1 Pet. 1:6
certain

though now for a little while... you have been grieved

Peter grants present grief while framing it within tested faith and future joy.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
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1 Cor. 9:19
certain

Though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all

Paul grants freedom but shows voluntary servanthood for gospel gain.

Source: AI Bible Commentary draft-normalized analysis; Bullinger seed taxonomy — Wave 9 grammar/discourse expansion; final Bullinger page verification pending
Draft-normalized; verify against final Bible text stream and source classification before live publication.

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