These examples show how Rebuke Formula functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
Thou art the man
Nathan's rebuke directly exposes David's concealed sin.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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I have not troubled Israel; but thou
Elijah rebukes Ahab and redirects the charge to covenant apostasy.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Wash you, make you clean
The prophetic rebuke exposes hypocritical worship and calls for repentance.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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What iniquity have your fathers found in me?
The LORD rebukes Israel's departure by exposing its irrationality.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees
Jesus rebukes hypocrisy through repeated woe declarations.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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woe unto you
Jesus rebukes religious leaders for distorted priorities and burdensome teaching.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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O foolish Galatians
Paul rebukes doctrinal folly in turning from gospel truth.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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Ye adulterers and adulteresses
James rebukes worldliness through covenantal unfaithfulness language.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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as many as I love, I rebuke and chasten
Christ explicitly identifies rebuke as loving correction.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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rebuke them sharply
Paul commands firm rebuke for the sake of sound faith.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical rhetoric dataset — Wave 17 disputation, witness, and commissioning forms
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