Chiasm

Isaiah 54:1–17

Isaiah 54:1–17

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

A. Barren Jerusalem to be blessed with many children 1-3
- B. Jerusalem restored to marriage covenant with YHWH 4-7
  - C. The certainty of YHWH's covenant love 8-10
    - a. Wrath hidden for a moment / everlasting kindness 8
      - b. Waters of Noah — sworn 9a
      - b'. Waters of Noah — sworn not to be wroth 9b
    - a'. Mountains depart / kindness and covenant of peace remain 10
- B'. New Jerusalem glorified and at peace 11-13
A'. Jerusalem will be defended by YHWH 14-17