Hyperbaton changes normal word order so that a word, phrase, or idea receives emphasis.
Hyperbaton changes normal word order so that a word, phrase, or idea receives emphasis.
Hyperbaton is a figure of arrangement in which ordinary order is altered by fronting, delaying, separating, or inverting words or clauses for emphasis, contrast, suspense, or poetic force.
These examples show how Hyperbaton functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
Mary’s song
The poetic ordering and fronting of praise language create emphasis beyond ordinary prose order.
In the beginning was the Word
The opening phrase is placed first for theological and literary emphasis.
Paul’s extended opening sentence
The sentence delays and expands Paul’s apostolic identity and gospel theme before the greeting is complete.
one long blessing sentence
The Greek sentence arranges praise, election, redemption, and inheritance in an extended ordered flow.
thanksgiving and affection sequence
The ordering places gratitude and partnership before the explicit prayer concern.
God spoke... in Son
The opening arrangement front-loads God’s former and final modes of revelation.
blessing sentence with delayed objects
The sentence expands new birth, hope, inheritance, and preservation in a layered order.
doxology
The doxological order foregrounds God’s preserving power before the final ascription of glory.
to him who loves us... to him be glory
The ordering joins Christ’s saving acts to doxology with rhetorical momentum.
ascribe to the LORD... ascribe
The repeated imperatives and ordering place the object of worship before the worshipers’ response.
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