Exergasia develops one thought by restating, expanding, or working it out through several expressions.
Exergasia develops one thought by restating, expanding, or working it out through several expressions.
Exergasia is a rhetorical amplification in which the same subject is treated from several angles, often by repeated clauses, parallel statements, or cumulative descriptions.
These examples show how Exergasia functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
law, testimony, precepts, commandment, fear, rules
The goodness of God’s word is worked out through a series of parallel descriptions.
for his steadfast love endures forever
The repeated refrain develops one truth through successive acts of creation, redemption, and provision.
praise from heavens, angels, sun, moon, creatures, kings, peoples
The call to praise is elaborated through an expanding catalog of creation and humanity.
children, nation, people, offspring
Judah’s rebellion is worked out through several overlapping descriptions.
for three transgressions... and for four
The judgment formula is repeatedly worked through the surrounding nations and Judah/Israel.
you have heard... but I say to you
Jesus works out kingdom righteousness through repeated contrasts and applications.
love is patient, kind... bears, believes, hopes, endures
The nature of love is elaborated by repeated qualities and negations.
death nor life... height nor depth
Paul works out the security of God’s love by listing every opposing realm.
armor of God
The call to stand is elaborated through multiple armor images.
by faith
Faith is worked out through a chain of examples from Abel onward.
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