These examples show how Legal Charge / Indictment functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled
The LORD states Israel's rebellion as a covenant charge before witnesses.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Wherefore I will yet plead with you
The LORD announces a formal controversy against Judah's covenant unfaithfulness.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants
The prophet frames Israel's sin as a legal case brought by the LORD.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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the LORD hath a controversy with his people
The mountains are called to hear the LORD's case against Israel.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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for three transgressions of Israel
The oracle lists concrete offenses as covenant indictment.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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I will come near to you to judgment
The LORD names specific sins as the ground of coming judgment.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles... under sin
Paul assembles a universal indictment under Scripture's charge.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Ye stiffnecked... ye do always resist the Holy Ghost
Stephen charges the council with covenantal resistance like their fathers.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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ye have heaped treasure... condemned and killed the just
James issues a prophetic indictment against rich oppressors.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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I have somewhat against thee
Christ states a charge against Ephesus before calling for repentance.
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.
