These examples show how Imprecation / Prayer for Judgment functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
So may all your enemies perish, O LORD
Deborah’s song ends with a judicial wish against the LORD’s enemies.
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Do not cover their guilt
Nehemiah appeals to God against those who mock and oppose rebuilding.
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Let them be put to shame
David appeals for God to judge malicious enemies.
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Let their table become a snare
The psalm asks for judicial recompense against persecutors.
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Appoint a wicked man against him
A severe imprecation calls for judgment on treacherous evil.
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Remember, O LORD, against Edom
The exile lament appeals for judgment against Babylon and Edom.
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Do not forgive their iniquity
Jeremiah appeals for judgment against those plotting his death.
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let him be accursed
Paul pronounces anathema against gospel distortion.
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The Lord will repay him
Paul entrusts Alexander’s harm to divine recompense.
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How long before you judge and avenge our blood?
The martyrs appeal to God’s justice in eschatological judgment.
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