Epistrophe repeats the same word or phrase at the end of successive lines, clauses, or units.
Epistrophe repeats the same word or phrase at the end of successive lines, clauses, or units.
A figure of repetition in which successive clauses, lines, or units close with the same expression, often producing refrain-like emphasis.
These examples show how Epistrophe functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
for his steadfast love endures forever
The repeated closing refrain anchors every act of God in His enduring covenant love.
his steadfast love endures forever
The repeated ending turns the opening summons into congregational confession.
his hand is stretched out still
The repeated closing line intensifies the warning that judgment has not yet exhausted divine wrath.
hope in God... my salvation and my God
The repeated refrain closes units of lament with renewed self-exhortation to hope in God.
The LORD of hosts is with us
The repeated refrain closes major stanzas with covenant confidence.
Restore us... that we may be saved
The repeated plea marks successive intensifications of the same covenant appeal.
where their worm does not die...
The repeated warning formula, especially in the traditional textual form, reinforces the terror of judgment.
Vanity of vanities
The repeated frame phrase closes the book’s main argument where it began.
He who has an ear...
The repeated closing admonition at the letters to the churches presses universal hearing and obedience.
Let them thank the LORD...
The repeated refrain closes deliverance scenes with a call to praise.
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