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Bullinger's Figures of Speech Used in the BibleBullinger's Figures of Speech

Affirmatio; or Affirmation

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Spontaneous Affirmation

Affirmation becomes a Figure when it is used otherwise than in answer to a question; or, instead of a bare statement of the fact.

It emphasizes the words thus to affirm what no one has disputed.

The Apostle uses it in Philippians 1:18, "What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice."

Bibilography Information
Bullinger, E. W., D.D. Entry for 'Affirmatio; or Affirmation'. Bullinger's Figures of Speech Used in the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​lexicons/​eng/​bullinger/​affirmatio-or-affirmation.html.
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