Chiasm
Revelation 5:1–5
Revelation 5:1–52 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
- B 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
- C 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
- B' 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
- B 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
- A' 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.