HomeNew TestamentMatthew

The Chiasm of Matthew 13:3-23

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 13:3-23, there are two centers. The first is that the disciples have been granted to know the

The Chiasm of Matthew 14:22-34

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 14:22-34, the center is Peter walking on the water (Matt 14:28b-29). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-14.22-34a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 19:16-22

A chiasm is a literary structure where the themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 19:16-22, the center is the list of the commandments (Matt 19:18-20). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-19.16-22a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 23:7b-11

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words and themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 23:7b-11, the center is Jesus' admonition not to address religious leaders as "father" (Matt 23:9).

The Chiasm of Matthew 2:20-21

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In the Matthew 2:20-21, center is "those who sought the Child's life are dead" (Matt 2:20b). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-2.20-21a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 7:24-27

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words or themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 7:24-27, the center stresses the fact the wise man built his house upon a rock

The Chiasm of Matthew 22:35-40

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 22:35-40, the climax is identifying the greatest commandment (Matt 22:38). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-22.35-40a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 7:28 – 8:1

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words or themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 7:28-8:1, the center and climax is that he taught with authority, not as the scribes

The Chiasm of Matthew 6:34

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in the second. The center of the chiasm is what is typically emphasized. In Matthew 6:34 the center is the word "Tomorrow." https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-6.34a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 15:1-20

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 15:1-20, the center is Jesus saying that a blind guide leading blind person will result in both falling into a