A judgment oracle announces divine judgment against sin, rebellion, nations, cities, leaders, or covenant-breaking people.
A judgment oracle announces divine judgment against sin, rebellion, nations, cities, leaders, or covenant-breaking people.
A judgment oracle is a prophetic or divine speech form that identifies guilt, announces sentence, and often explains the theological reason for coming judgment.
These examples show how Judgment Oracle functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
Because you have done this...
The LORD announces judgment consequences after human rebellion and the serpent’s deception.
By this you shall know that I am the LORD.
The plague announcement functions as a judgment oracle against Pharaoh’s resistance.
Because you have rejected the word of the LORD...
Samuel announces Saul’s rejection from kingship as divine judgment.
Now therefore the sword shall never depart from your house.
Nathan announces judgment consequences for David’s sin.
Therefore... their root will be as rottenness.
The oracle announces judgment because Judah rejected the LORD’s instruction.
Because you have not obeyed my words...
The judgment oracle announces Babylonian devastation and exile.
Behold, I, even I, am against you.
The oracle announces severe judgment against Jerusalem for covenant rebellion.
For three transgressions of Damascus...
The formula introduces a judgment oracle against Damascus.
The LORD has given commandment about you.
The oracle announces Assyria’s humiliation and overthrow.
So will Babylon the great city be thrown down.
The angelic sign-act and speech announce Babylon’s final judgment.
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