These examples show how Sermocinatio / Imagined Speech functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
Let us burst their bonds apart
The rebellious nations’ speech is represented to expose their hostility to the LORD and His Anointed.
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I will ascend to heaven
The arrogant inner boast of the fallen ruler is represented in dramatic first-person speech.
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I am, and there is no one besides me
Babylon’s complacent self-speech is represented to expose pride before judgment.
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What shall I do? I will build larger barns
The rich fool’s inner speech reveals self-sufficient folly.
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My master is delayed
The wicked servant’s thought is represented to expose presumption.
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Do not say in your heart
Paul represents the speech of unbelieving striving in contrast with the nearness of the word.
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But someone will ask
Paul introduces an imagined objector to answer questions about resurrection.
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But someone will say
James uses represented objection to argue about faith and works.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 15 vivid description, appeal, and dramatic speech forms
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I sit as a queen
Babylon’s boast is represented to reveal arrogance before destruction.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 15 vivid description, appeal, and dramatic speech forms
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Who will ascend for us?
The imagined question is used to show that the command is not inaccessible.
Source: Draft-normalized biblical example — Wave 15 vivid description, appeal, and dramatic speech forms
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