Yahweh’s speech at the beginning of Exodus 6 is arranged chiastically:
A. I am Yahweh (6:2)
B. Promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (6:3-5)
C. I am Yahweh who brings you out (6:6a)
D. I will rescue you (6:6b)
E. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm (6:6c)
D’. I will take you as my people (6:7)
C’. I am Yahweh who brings you out (6:8a)
B’. Promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (6:8b)
A’. I am Yahweh (6:8c)
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