divine retribution

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Punishment administered by a deity in response to a person's evil acts.

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  • Many believed the earthquake was divine retribution for their sins.
  • Many ancient cultures believed in divine retribution for their sins.
  • The ancient texts speak of divine retribution against the wicked.
  • He feared divine retribution after committing such a heinous act.
  • He feared divine retribution would follow his betrayal.
  • Some interpreted the natural disaster as a form of divine retribution.
  • The plague was seen as divine retribution by the faithful.
  • The priest warned the congregation about the possibility of divine retribution.
  • Stories of divine retribution appear in many religions.
  • In mythology, heroes often faced divine retribution for their hubris.
  • She warned that divine retribution awaits those who harm innocents.
  • She believed her misfortunes were a just divine retribution for past wrongs.
  • The king's downfall was interpreted as divine retribution.
  • The concept of divine retribution is common across many religions.
  • Believers trust in divine retribution against evil doers.
  • They prayed to avert any perceived divine retribution for their collective guilt.
  • The prophet spoke of coming divine retribution.
  • Historians note that fear of divine retribution often influenced ancient laws.
  • Swift divine retribution struck the corrupt officials.
  • Even in modern times, some attribute inexplicable events to divine retribution.