Reference

Psalms 109:15

Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
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Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.

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Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the Lord; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

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Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.

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Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.

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As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

Why This Verse Was Tagged

Destruction / Perishing Language
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Annihilation / Destruction
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Destruction / Perishing Language

While the verse doesn't explicitly label the individuals as "wicked" in this single verse, the broader context of Psalm 109, a psalm of imprecation, clearly identifies the targets of these curses as adversaries and those who have wronged the psalmist, implying a judgment against them. The "cutting off of memory" is a form of destruction applied to people.

Annihilation / Destruction

The verse speaks of cutting off the "memory" of them, which is distinct from their physical destruction or ceasing to exist. It focuses on their legacy and remembrance rather than their being.