These examples show how Symploce functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
Let ... say ... his steadfast love endures forever
Successive lines repeat an opening invitation and the same closing refrain.
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Give thanks ... for his steadfast love endures forever
The repeated opening command and repeated closing refrain combine anaphora and epistrophe.
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to him who ... for his steadfast love endures forever
The repeated beginning formula and repeated ending refrain structure the praise.
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For three transgressions ... I will not revoke the punishment
The repeated judgment formula opens and closes oracle units.
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Blessed are ... for
The beatitudes use recurring openings and repeated explanatory promises.
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Woe to you ... hypocrites
The woe speeches repeat both address and accusation.
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Blessed are you ... for
Repeated blessing form and explanatory result shape the discourse.
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to one ... to another
The repeated distributive pattern structures the gifts list.
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To the angel ... the one who conquers
The letters share repeated openings and closing promises.
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Alas, alas ... in one hour
The laments repeat exclamation and time reference across successive mourners.
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