Definition: Antiphonality refers to a specific type of antithesis or contrast in language where opposite ideas are presented together as one, leading to an odd effect of dissonance. In the Bible, this term occurs in connection with the idea of antiphony in a text's form or meaning: - Antiphonic: A text that presents a contradictory idea (opposite) without contradiction (complacency). - Word "antiphon" appears 26 times in the Bible; it can also mean "the opposite." In the context of the Hebrew and Greek languages, it often refers to a word with its meaning reversed. For example, the antiphonic phrase "an antipode" in Genesis 1:19 translates as, "the opposite of the land," which is a parallelism between two opposites (land vs sea). This metaphorical form suggests that there exists an equal opposite between something and its opposite, or that both sides are at odds with one another. Antiphonality may also be used in theological contexts to emphasize the significance of God's attributes; for example, in the phrase "the antithesis of the ark," it implies the contrast between God's power and His being. This metaphorical form suggests a tension between two opposing forces within the divine realm: - The concept of antiphonality is not confined to the Hebrew or Greek languages as well - it can also be found in the Latin, Arabic, and Syriac translations of the Bible. In summary, "antipode" refers to opposite ideas that lead to an odd effect of dissonance. This term was used by God's prophets to emphasize His attributes and contrast them with opposing forces.

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Definition: Antiphonicism refers to a method or technique in which an object (in this case, a poem) is divided into separate parts, each part being taken up to an equal number of verses as its corresponding section. This division often results in two different readings from the same original text, one for each possible reading by the author. For example, consider a classic poem by Dante Alighieri, "The Divine Comedy." The poem consists of 14 separate parts, and when you break down each part into verses, you get 7 separate antiphonals: - The first stanza has 7 verses. - The second stanza has 6 verses. - The third stanza has 5 verses. - The fourth stanza has 4 verses. - The fifth stanza has 3 verses. - The sixth stanza has 2 verses. - The seventh stanza has only one verse, which is the closing sentence. Each antiphon in this poem serves to clarify and expand upon the meaning of each other. It's an effective tool for deepening understanding of literary devices and narrative structures.

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