ΧΙΑΣΜΑ, χιασμα
CHIASMA, chiasma
Sounds Like: khee-AS-mah
Translations: chiasm, a chiasm, chiastic structure
From the root: ΧΙΑΣΜΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: A chiasm is a rhetorical or literary figure in which two or more clauses are related to each other through a reversal of structures in order to make a larger point. It is named after the Greek letter Chi (Χ), which resembles a cross, reflecting the inverted parallelism of the structure. It is often used in ancient texts, including the Bible, to emphasize a central idea or to create a sense of balance and completeness.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Justin Martyr
- First Apology of Justin Martyr — 60:1
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