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The Chiasm of Matthew 16:13-20

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 16:13-20, the climax is Jesus saying to Peter, "You are Peter and upon this rock I will

The Chiasm of Matthew 16:5-12

A chiasm is a literary structure where the vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 16:5-12, in the center Jesus asks his disciples if they had forgotten the feeding of the five

The Chiasm of Matthew 16:1-4

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 16:1-4. the center is that everyone can discern the weather from observing the sky (Matt 16:2-3).. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-16.1-4a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 15:32-39

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 15:32-39, the center is Jesus taking the loaves and fish and giving thanks for them (Matt 15:34-36a).

The Chiasm of Matthew 15:21-28

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 15:21-28 the climax is the woman in faith saying that "even the dogs feed on

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

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 14:13-21

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 Matthew 14:13-21, the center is Jesus saying to bring the five loaves and two fish to him (Matt

The Chiasm of Matthew 14:1-12

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 14:1-12, the climax is the beheading of John the Baptist (Matt 14:10).is https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-14.1-12a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 13:53-58

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 13:53-28, the center is the questions of the citizens of Nazareth as to who Jesus is (Matt 13:55-56a). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-13.53-58a-Chiasm.pdf