Explanation:
King Benjamin uses chiasmus several times in his great speech in
Mosiah 2–5. In Mosiah 5:10–12 he emphasizes the central importance
of taking upon oneself the name of Christ. In this concluding
section of his speech, the people enter into a covenant with
God and are called the children of Christ. They receive the name
of Christ, which will never be blotted out, except by transgression.
Transgression therefore receives the focus as the center of this chiasm,
which stands at the center of this final section of the entire
speech. Benjamin’s skillful use of this literary form shows that he
carefully and deliberately prepared his masterful oration.
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