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The Chiasms of Judges

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 book of Judges is an exampleof this. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Judga-Chiasms-ESV.pdf

The Chiasm of Judges 19-21

A chiasm is a literary structure where the themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. In Judges 19-21, the emphasis is on the oath threatening Benjamin with extinction (Judg 21:1). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Judg-19-21a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Judges 10:6-12:7

A chiasm is a literary structure where the themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. In Judges 10:6-12:7, the emphasis is on Jephthatah sending the treaty lawsuit and defeating Ammon (Judg 11:12-28).

The Chiasm of Judges 6:1-8:32

A chiasm is a literary structure where the themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. In Judges 6:1-8:32, the emphasis is on Gideon's struggle to believe God (Judg 6:33-7:18) https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Judg-6.1-8.32a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Judges 4

A chiasm is a literary structure where the themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. In Judges 4, the emphasis is on God giving Sisera into Barak's hand (Judg 4:14a). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Judg-4a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Joel 2:28-29

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. The center of Joel 2:28-29 is a prophecy indicating on whom the Holy Spirit would be poured on

The Chiasm of Joel 2:26b-27

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. In Joel 2:26b-27 the emphasis is on the truth that when Israel is not put to shame it is an

The Chiasm of Jeremiah 31:36

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. The emphasis in Jeremiah 31:6 is on the fact that since the fixed order of the sun, moon, and stars

The Chiasm of Jeremiah 31:21-40

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. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. What is being emphasized in Jeremiah 31:21-40 is that the new covenant with the house

The Chiasm of Jeremiah 3:18-20

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. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. In Jeremiah 3:18-20, the emphasis is on the fact that in the future God will