Asterismos uses a word or expression such as “behold,” “hear,” or “truly” to arrest attention before an important statement.
Asterismos uses a word or expression such as “behold,” “hear,” or “truly” to arrest attention before an important statement.
Asterismos is a figure of indication in which an attention-getting expression marks what follows as significant, solemn, surprising, or worthy of special notice.
These examples show how Asterismos functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed.
The attention marker introduces God’s provision in creation and calls the reader to notice the grant.
Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb?
The marker draws attention to Isaac’s question and heightens narrative tension.
Moses, Moses!
The repeated address arrests attention before the divine call from the burning bush.
Hear, O Israel.
The command to hear summons covenant attention before Israel’s central confession.
Behold, the virgin shall conceive.
The marker introduces the sign-oracle and focuses attention on the promised sign.
Behold, a voice from heaven said...
The attention marker highlights the heavenly declaration concerning the Son.
Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news.
The marker signals the angelic announcement of saving news.
Behold, the Lamb of God.
The marker directs attention to Jesus by means of a christological identification.
And behold, a disciple at Damascus named Ananias.
The marker introduces a providentially significant participant in the narrative.
Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.
The marker highlights the climactic new-creation announcement.
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