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Abram chiasmus

Abram chiasmus

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A. Sarai is barren. Abram leaves protection of his father's house, God promises land to offspring (11:27-12:9) B. Sarai presented to pharaoh as Abram's sister (12:10-13:1) C. Separation from Lot, Lot rescued, God promises land to offspring (13-14) D. Covenant of the pieces. God promises numerous offspring, but they will be enslaved for 400 years. (15) E. Hagar and Ishmael (16) D.' Covenant of circumcision. Name changes. Sarah will conceive and the covenant line will be though her (17) C.' Hospitality/progeny episodes, contrasted with Lot (18-19) B.' Sarah presented to Abimelech as Abraham's sister (20) A.' Sarah conceives. Abraham ceases protection of his posterity (21:1-21 and 22:1-19)

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