These examples show how Epanodos functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
dogs ... pigs ... holy ... pearls
The sayings return to previous images and unfold them in corresponding relation.
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path, rocky ground, thorns, good soil
Jesus returns to each image from the parable and explains it in order.
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sower, word, soils
The explanation returns to the earlier parable elements and interprets them one by one.
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seed ... soils
Jesus returns to the parable’s terms and assigns their meaning.
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door ... shepherd
Jesus returns to images already introduced and explains them with theological force.
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foreknew, predestined, called, justified, glorified
The chain returns to linked theological stages, ordering them for explanation.
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faith, hope, love
The triad sums up earlier virtues and fixes attention on love.
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works of the flesh ... fruit of the Spirit
Paul returns to the contrast by listing each side in explanatory form.
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armor pieces
Paul returns to the image of armor by unpacking its parts.
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woman and beast
The angel returns to visionary details and explains them in sequence.
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