← Genesis

Chiasm

Genesis 43:11–15

Genesis 43:11–155 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

  • A 11 And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
    • B 12 And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:
      • C 13a Take also your brother,
        • D 13b and arise,
          • E 13c go again unto the man:
            • F 14 And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.
          • E' 15 and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
        • D' 15 and rose up,
      • C' 15 and Benjamin;
    • B' 15 and they took double money in their hand,
  • A' 15 And the men took that present,
Have a suggestion, or spotted something to fix?
✦ The Hyperlinked Bible