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      "definition": "Hebrew chug denotes a circle, circuit, horizon, or vault-like spatial boundary in creation imagery.",
      "not_always": "The term’s biblical uses concern spatial extent/boundary, not an inspired doctrine that geometric circles symbolize eternity.",
      "scope_note": "The term’s biblical uses concern spatial extent/boundary, not an inspired doctrine that geometric circles symbolize eternity.",
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          "residual_uncertainty": "No material residual uncertainty beyond the stated scope limitation.",
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              "title": "Proverbs 8:27 and Isaiah 40:22 Hebrew chug circle/circuit/horizon",
              "publication_data": "Accessed/verified 2026-09-20",
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      "sense_id": "TSP-SNS-000377",
      "label": "Circle = endlessness, timelessness, eternity",
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      "not_always": "The spatial/horizon sense adequately explains the relevant biblical texts without an eternity code.",
      "scope_note": "The spatial/horizon sense adequately explains the relevant biblical texts without an eternity code.",
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        {
          "claim_id": "TSP-CLM-000377",
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          "scope_limitation": "The spatial/horizon sense adequately explains the relevant biblical texts without an eternity code.",
          "strongest_alternative_explanation": "Spatial boundary/horizon imagery is the textually grounded explanation.",
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}