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  "entry_id": "TSP-ENT-000056",
  "slug": "algum",
  "url_path": "/types-symbols/algum/",
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      "label": "Algum/almug is presented as literal imported timber used for temple/palace construction and musical instruments.",
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      "not_always": "The exact botanical identification is uncertain, but its textual function as timber is clear.",
      "scope_note": "The exact botanical identification is uncertain, but its textual function as timber is clear.",
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          "evidence_grade": 1,
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          "status": "REQUIRES_RECLASSIFICATION",
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          "scope_limitation": "The exact botanical identification is uncertain, but its textual function as timber is clear.",
          "strongest_alternative_explanation": null,
          "residual_uncertainty": "No material residual uncertainty beyond the stated scope limitation.",
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              "osis_start": "1Kgs.10.11",
              "osis_end": "1Kgs.10.12",
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              "title": "Canonical Scripture: TSP-S3 Batch 1 loci, MT/LXX/NA28 with NET/ESV comparison",
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              "source_id": "TSP-SRC-000093",
              "author_editor": "NET Bible translators and notes",
              "title": "NET Bible translation and translator notes for TSP-S3 Batch 1 lexical and contextual controls",
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      ]
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    {
      "sense_id": "TSP-SNS-000177",
      "label": "Algum wood symbolizes Christ's humanity.",
      "classification": "SYMBOL",
      "definition": "No biblical passage or later inspired interpretation identifies algum/almug wood as a symbol of Christ's humanity.",
      "not_always": "Use of a material in temple construction does not itself authorize a Christological material-code interpretation.",
      "scope_note": "Use of a material in temple construction does not itself authorize a Christological material-code interpretation.",
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          "scope_limitation": "Use of a material in temple construction does not itself authorize a Christological material-code interpretation.",
          "strongest_alternative_explanation": "The texts describe precious imported timber selected for construction and instruments, with no symbolic gloss.",
          "residual_uncertainty": "No material residual uncertainty beyond the stated scope limitation.",
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  "negative_guardrails": []
}