These examples show how Two-Ways Motif functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
life and good, death and evil
The covenant choice is framed as two opposed ways with blessing and judgment.
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way of the righteous...way of the wicked
The psalm contrasts two paths, two kinds of people, and two destinies.
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path of the righteous...way of the wicked
Wisdom and wickedness are contrasted as light and deep darkness.
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a way that seems right...ends in death
The proverb contrasts apparent wisdom with deadly reality.
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way of life and way of death
The prophetic word explicitly presents two ways before the people.
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wide gate...narrow gate
Jesus contrasts the broad way to destruction with the narrow way to life.
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wise man...foolish man
The two builders present two responses to Jesus’ words and two outcomes.
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end of those things...free gift of God
Paul contrasts the fruit and end of sin with eternal life in Christ.
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sow to the flesh...sow to the Spirit
The contrast presents two sowings and two harvests.
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walk in darkness...walk in the light
The apostle contrasts false fellowship with true fellowship by two ways of walking.
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