Anadiplosis repeats a word or idea from the end of one clause at the beginning of the next.
Anadiplosis repeats a word or idea from the end of one clause at the beginning of the next.
A chain-like figure of repetition in which the closing term or idea of one unit is taken up at the opening of the next, moving the thought forward step by step.
These examples show how Anadiplosis functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
suffering... endurance... character... hope
The final idea of each step becomes the next link in Paul’s chain of sanctifying hope.
testing... steadfastness... steadfastness
The repeated idea links trial-tested faith to mature endurance.
faith... virtue... knowledge... self-control...
The sequence links graces in a step-like chain of Christian growth.
what the cutting locust left...
Each clause takes up what remains from the previous clause, forming a chain of devastation.
heavens... earth... grain...
The answering chain links heaven, earth, grain, wine, oil, and Jezreel under God’s restoration.
predestined... called... justified... glorified
Paul’s chain links God’s saving acts in ordered sequence.
desire... sin... death
The movement from desire to sin to death forms a destructive chain.
all things are yours... you are Christ’s... Christ is God’s
The linked sequence rises from possessions to belonging to Christ and Christ’s relation to God.
help... help
The repeated term moves from the question of help to the confession that help comes from the LORD.
afflicted... perplexed... persecuted... struck down
The clauses form a linked rhetorical sequence of pressure answered by preservation.
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