Dictionary term
Imprecation
Direct answer
Imprecation is the calling down of judgment, calamity, or curse, often in prayer or formal speech.
Imprecation means invoking judgment or curse language.
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Imprecation when explaining imprecatory psalms, lament, justice, anger, vengeance, and entrusting judgment to God.
- Do not use it for
- Do not teach users to pray harm over enemies as personal revenge.
- Reference category
- Curses & Spiritual Warfare
- Related terms
- Spiritual Warfare, Curse, Discernment, Prayer of Protection
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The story behind Imprecation
The term appears in rhetoric, theology, and literature for curse-like appeals to judgment.
Imprecation in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Imprecation asks how anger over evil can be surrendered to God judgment.
Imprecation in the Bible
Imprecatory language in Scripture often gives suffering people words to bring rage and injustice before God rather than taking vengeance themselves.
Why Imprecation matters
Imprecation matters because biblical psalms include hard prayers, but they require careful interpretation.
Imprecation at work: an example
A page can say imprecatory prayer should be read through lament, justice, and Christ-shaped mercy.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Imprecation is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Curses & Spiritual Warfare
- Also appears in
- Curses & Spiritual Warfare
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Imprecation?
Imprecation is the calling down of judgment, calamity, or curse, often in prayer or formal speech.
How should Imprecation be approached safely?
Use Imprecation when explaining imprecatory psalms, lament, justice, anger, vengeance, and entrusting judgment to God.
What should I avoid when interpreting Imprecation?
Do not teach users to pray harm over enemies as personal revenge.
