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If the response to the last question was "Yes", what is the exact biblical allusion being made?

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The exact biblical allusion in question likely refers to a verse or story from the Bible mentioned in the text, such as the Cain and Abel story, Adam and Eve's narrative, Psalms, or the typology of Abraham and Isaac.

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If the response to the last question was "Yes", the exact biblical allusion being made might refer to either a specific verse or a general story within the Bible that the question or the statement it responded to alluded to. There are several biblical references spread across the text provided. The 'Cain and Abel-type relationship' hints at the story of the first sons of Adam and Eve, with implications of jealousy and violence. The mention of 'Adam and Eve' relates to their rescue from hell by Christ, which is a narrative found in some Christian traditions. References such as 'De profundis clamavi' (“Out of the depths, I have cried” from Psalm 130), and 'I am innocent of the blood of this man. See ye to it!' (paralleling Matthew 27:24, where Pontius Pilate washes his hands before the crowd) are also biblical allusions. The interpretation of Moses' name, the typology of Abraham and Isaac compared to Christ's sacrifice, and the 'great day of judgment' are instances where the story draws parallels with biblical events or concepts.

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