These examples show how Witness Testimony Formula functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
this song may be a witness for me
The song is given covenantal witness function against future rebellion.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Ye are witnesses against yourselves
Joshua makes the people's own confession function as witness.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Ye are witnesses this day
Boaz calls public witnesses to the redemption transaction.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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The same came for a witness
John the Baptist's role is explicitly described as testimony to the Light.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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there is another that beareth witness
Jesus appeals to multiple witnesses confirming His identity and mission.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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he that saw it bare record
The evangelist presents eyewitness testimony to the crucifixion events.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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ye shall be witnesses unto me
The apostles are commissioned as witnesses to Christ.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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we are his witnesses
The apostles testify to Christ's resurrection and exaltation.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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the Spirit... beareth witness
John speaks of testimony concerning the Son of God.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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who bare record of the word of God
John identifies his writing as testimony to divine revelation and Jesus Christ.
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.
