Reference

Leviticus 10:2

And there went out fire from the Lord, and devoured them, and they died before the Lord.
1

And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which he commanded them not.

2

And there went out fire from the Lord, and devoured them, and they died before the Lord.

3

Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the Lord spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

4

And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.

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Annihilation / Destruction
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Destruction / Perishing Language
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Annihilation / Destruction

This verse explicitly states that the individuals "died" and were "devoured" by fire from the Lord, which directly aligns with the concept of destruction and ceasing to exist as a result of judgment, leaving no room for a counter-argument that it does not support the theme.

Destruction / Perishing Language

The verse explicitly states that fire "devoured them, and they died," which directly aligns with the theme's definition of "devour" and "perish" language.