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The Chiasm of Genesis 22:9

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Genesis 22:9 the emphasis is on Isaac being placed on the wood. Just as Jesus carried

The Chiasm of Genesis 22: 1-19

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Genesis 22:1-19, the center is Isaac's question, "Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" and

The Chiasm of Genesis 19:30

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Genesis 19:30 what is being emphasized is Lot's staying in a cave out of fear. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-19.30a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Genesis 17:7

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Genesis 17:7 the emphasis is on the Abrahamic covenant being in place throughout the generations of

The Chiasm of Genesis 17:2-7

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Genesis 17:2-7, the emphasis is on Abram's name being changed to Abraham (Gen 17:5a-b). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-17.2-7a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Genesis 15:7-21: A Plot Analysis

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 Genesis 15:7-21, the emphasis is on Abraham receiving a promise from God in a

The Chiasm of Genesis 13:14-18

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Genesis 13:14-19, the emphasis is on Abram's offspring being numbered like the dust of the earth,

The Chiasm of Genesis 12:10

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 Genesis 12:10, the emphasis is on Abram going down to Egypt. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-12.10-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Genesis 12:7

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Genesis 12:7, the emphasis is on the Lord giving Abram's offspring the Promised Land. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-12.7a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Genesis 12:1-4

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 Genesis 12:1-4, the emphasis is on God blessing those who bless Abraham and cursing