An acrostic arranges lines or sections according to the alphabet.
An acrostic arranges lines or sections according to the alphabet.
A literary arrangement, common in Hebrew poetry, in which successive lines, verses, or stanzas begin with alphabetically ordered letters.
These examples show how Acrostic functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
alphabetic stanzas
The psalm is arranged in Hebrew alphabetic sections, with each stanza tied to a successive letter.
alphabetic lament
The chapter follows an alphabetic acrostic pattern as Jerusalem’s fall is mourned.
alphabetic lament
The chapter uses acrostic order to give structured expression to grief and judgment.
triple alphabetic pattern
The chapter intensifies the acrostic pattern with repeated lines for each Hebrew letter.
alphabetic lament
The chapter continues the acrostic form while describing Zion’s devastation.
alphabetic praise
The psalm uses acrostic order to celebrate the LORD’s works and righteousness.
alphabetic wisdom praise
The psalm uses acrostic structure to describe the blessedness of the one who fears the LORD.
alphabetic prayer
The psalm is broadly alphabetic, though with irregularities, structuring lament and trust.
alphabetic thanksgiving
The psalm uses an alphabetic pattern to organize praise and instruction.
alphabetic wisdom psalm
The psalm arranges wisdom instruction in an alphabetic pattern.
alphabetic praise psalm
The psalm is alphabetically arranged as a comprehensive hymn of praise.
excellent wife poem
The poem follows an alphabetic acrostic pattern to describe wisdom embodied in faithful household life.
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