Writers use chiasms for different reasons. This one in Genesis 27 highlights the opposition of Jacob and Esau.

Who are you?
I am Esau
Your firstborn son
...
I am your firstborn son
Esau
Who was that?

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Soil from Stone: A Chiasm Centered on the Deception of Isaac
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Soil from Stone: A Chiasm Centered on the Deception of Isaac

A: V18 – Who are you?     B: V19 – I am Esau         C: Your firstborn             D: I’ve done what you asked                 E: G...