These examples show how Verdict Formula functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
now art thou cursed from the earth
The LORD pronounces judgment and sentence after Cain's murder.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment
The LORD declares judgment against Egypt and its gods.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Cursed be...
The covenant curse formulas pronounce verdict on covenant violations.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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in the place where dogs licked...
Elijah announces judicial sentence against Ahab.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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MENE... TEKEL... PERES
Daniel interprets the inscription as divine verdict: numbered, weighed, divided.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Jesus pronounces judicial warning on hardened hypocrisy.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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I find no fault in this man
Pilate's statement functions as an acquittal verdict within the trial scene.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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that every mouth may be stopped
Scripture's indictment brings the whole world under God's judgment.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus
Paul states the acquittal verdict for those in Christ.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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God hath avenged you on her
Heaven is told to rejoice over God's judicial verdict on Babylon.
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.
