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The Chiasm of Genesis 10:9

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 10:9 what is being emphasized is Nimrod's reputation. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-10.9a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Genesis 9:22-23

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. Typically whatever is in the center of the chiasm is what is being emphasized. In Genesis 9:22-23 the emphasis is on the respectful way in which Shem and Japheth covered their

The Chiasm of Genesis 9:6

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 9:6 the emphasis is on the murderer, https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-9.6a-Chiasm.pdf

The Thematic Chiasm of Genesis 8:20-9:17: The Covenant of Common Grace

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 Genesis 8:20-9:17 the emphasis is on the regulations of the cultural sphere (Gen 9:1-7). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-8.20-9.17a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Genesis 6:13-8:22: Noah and the Ark

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 Genesis 6:13-8:22 the emphasis is on the full extent of the flood described in Genesis 7:13-24.

The Chiasm of Genesis 6:5-8

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 the chiasm of Genesis 6:5-8 the emphasis is on God's determination to blot out

The Chiasm of Genesis 6:1-4

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 6:1-4 the emphasis is on God's extreme exasperation with the daughters of men

The Chiasm of Genesis 4:1-2

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 the chiasm of Genesis 4:1-2 the emphasis is on identifying Abel the brother of

The Judgments of God’s Universal Covenants Accompanied by Grace

God's first three covenants were made with mankind as a whole. In each covenant when man disobeyed, God brought about catastrophic judgment but at the same time acted in grace. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Gen-3.17-12.1a-Judgment-and-Grace.pdf

The Chiasm of Genesis 3:12-19a

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 3:12-19 the emphasis is on the past and future relationships between the woman