Reference

Psalms 78:63

The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.
61

And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy’s hand.

62

He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.

63

The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.

64

Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

65

Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

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

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

Counter-Arguments

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Annihilation / Destruction

While the verse describes destruction and loss of life, the immediate context of Psalm 78 is a historical recounting of God's dealings with Israel, not an explicit theological statement about the annihilation of the wicked as a general principle of judgment.

Destruction / Perishing Language

This verse directly states that fire "consumed" young men, which is a clear instance of perishing language and aligns perfectly with the theme's definition.